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Definitions for: Leeward
[n] the side of something that is sheltered from the wind
[n] the direction in which the wind is blowing
[adv] toward the wind; "they were sailing leeward"
[adj] on the side away from the wind; "on the leeward side of the island"
Webster (1913) Definition: Lee"ward (l[=e]"w[~e]rd or l[=u]"[~e]rd), a. (Naut.)
Pertaining to, or in the direction of, the part or side
toward which the wind blows; -- opposed to windward; as, a
leeward berth; a leeward ship. -- n. The lee side; the lee.
-- adv. Toward the lee.
Synonyms: downwind, lee, lee side, lee(a), upwind
Antonyms: downwind, windward, windward, windward
See Also: direction, face, leeward side, side, to leeward
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