 leeward |
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| 1. | [ noun ] the direction in which the wind is blowing | |
| Related terms: | windward direction to_leeward | |
| 2. | [ adjective ] on the side away from the wind | |
| Examples: | "on the leeward side of the island" |
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| Related terms: | windward downwind | |
| 3. | [ adverb ] (nautical) toward the wind | |
| Synonyms: | upwind | |
| Examples: | "they were sailing leeward" |
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| Related terms: | windward windward | |
| 4. | [ noun ] the side of something that is sheltered from the wind | |
| Synonyms: | lee_side lee | |
| Related terms: | side | |
| Similar spelling: |
Leard |
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