leeward
[ lee-werd; Nautical loo-erd ]
/ ˈli wərd; Nautical ˈlu ərd /
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.
RELATED WORDS
safe, still, smooth, quiet, calm, peaceful, protected, secure, serene, sheltered, undisturbed, screened
Nearby words
- leesburg,
- leet,
- leetspeak,
- leeuwarden,
- leeuwenhoek,
- leeward islands,
- leewardly,
- leeway,
- lefkoşa,
- lefort i fracture
Origin of leeward
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leeward
/ (ˈliːwəd, nautical ˈluːəd) mainly nautical /
adjective
of, in, or moving to the quarter towards which the wind blows
noun
the point or quarter towards which the wind blows
the side towards the lee
adverb
towards the lee
Compare windward
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leeward
1660s, "situated away from the wind," on the opposite of the weather side of the ship; from lee + -ward.
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