Leeward

['liːwəd;'luːəd] or ['liwɚd]

Definition

(noun.) the direction in which the wind is blowing.

(adj.) on the side away from the wind; 'on the leeward side of the island' .

(adv.) toward the wind; 'they were sailing leeward'.

Checker: Wyatt--From WordNet

Definition

(a.) Pertaining to, or in the direction of, the part or side toward which the wind blows; -- opposed to windward; as, a leeward berth; a leeward ship.

(n.) The lee side; the lee.

(adv.) Toward the lee.

Editor: Lois

Synonyms and Synonymous

n. Lee, lee side.

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