leeward
pertaining to, situated in, or moving toward the quarter toward which the wind blows (opposed to windward).
the lee side; the point or quarter toward which the wind blows.
toward the lee.
Origin of leeward
1Other words from leeward
- lee·ward·ly, adverb
Words Nearby leeward
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How to use leeward in a sentence
The trees slow the velocity of the snow, which settles on the leeward side of the trunks, forming drifts 20 feet deep.
More recent storms buried that weak layer with feet of wind-deposited snow, and the conditions formed a huge slab on a leeward-facing slope above the trail.
How Could a Trail Fit for a Toddler Be the Site of a Deadly Disaster? | Fred Dreier | January 21, 2022 | Outside OnlineIn due course, these penguins also depart for the leeward side.
In fact, several characters look to shed their skin, to remake themselves, to find a leeward point from which to leap.
‘Mad Men’ Season 6 Review: Triumphant, Lyrical, and Way Existential | Jace Lacob | April 3, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTFrank leaped ashore and pushed the boat off, while Mayne held her by jamming the leeward oar into the mud.
The Red Year | Louis Tracy
The Dick being a little to leeward of our track, had four fathoms; but the least we had was five and three-quarters.
At this point he lost his balance, and went rolling to leeward like an empty cask.
The Floating Light of the Goodwin Sands | R.M. BallantyneThe boat drove quite two miles to leeward before the tug got hold of her again.
The Floating Light of the Goodwin Sands | R.M. BallantyneAfter boring for ten hours in the worst of the tremendous sea, he saw a vessel to leeward of him, flying signals of distress.
The Chequers | James Runciman
British Dictionary definitions for leeward
/ (ˈliːwəd, nautical ˈluːəd) mainly nautical /
of, in, or moving to the quarter towards which the wind blows
the point or quarter towards which the wind blows
the side towards the lee
towards the lee
- Compare windward
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