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What does close to the wind mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word close to the wind? Here's what it means.

Adjective
  1. Used other than with a figurative or idiomatic meaning: see close to,‎ the,‎ wind.
  2. Near a limit of feasibility or compliance with law or morality.
Adverb
  1. Used other than with a figurative or idiomatic meaning: see close to,‎ the,‎ wind.
  2. (nautical) In a direction almost opposite to that from which the wind is blowing
  3. Near a limit of feasibility or compliance with law or morality.
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