leeward

[ lee-werd; Nautical loo-erd ]
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adjective
  1. pertaining to, situated in, or moving toward the quarter toward which the wind blows (opposed to windward).

noun
  1. the lee side; the point or quarter toward which the wind blows.

adverb
  1. toward the lee.

Origin of leeward

1
First recorded in 1540–50; lee + -ward

Other words from leeward

  • lee·ward·ly, adverb

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British Dictionary definitions for leeward

leeward

/ (ˈliːwəd, nautical ˈluːəd) mainly nautical /


adjective
  1. of, in, or moving to the quarter towards which the wind blows

noun
  1. the point or quarter towards which the wind blows

  2. the side towards the lee

adverb
  1. towards the lee

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