leeward
[lee-werd; Nautical loo-erd]
adjective
pertaining to, situated in, or moving toward the quarter toward which the wind blows (opposed to windward).
noun
the lee side; the point or quarter toward which the wind blows.
adverb
toward the lee.
Origin of leeward
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Related Words for leeward
safe, still, smooth, quiet, calm, peaceful, protected, secure, serene, sheltered, undisturbed, screenedExamples from the Web for leeward
Contemporary Examples of leeward
In fact, several characters look to shed their skin, to remake themselves, to find a leeward point from which to leap.
Historical Examples of leeward
The gale must have set us a long way to leeward, as we did not get in for a fortnight.
Ned MyersJames Fenimore Cooper
They were a good way off, and but a little to leeward, as the ship headed.
Ned MyersJames Fenimore Cooper
Then I heard the crash of the foremast as it went down to leeward.
Ned MyersJames Fenimore Cooper
With the sea over one bow you must paddle on the leeward side.
The ForestStewart Edward White
Oswald Bareth was the first who clambered up from to leeward.
The Pirate and The Three CuttersFrederick Marryat
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