lee|ward

lee|ward
lee|ward «LEE wuhrd; Nautical LOO uhrd», adjective, adverb, noun.
–adj., adv.
1. on the side away from the wind; lee: »

We stood leeward of the wind on the sheltered side of the house (adv.).

2. in the direction toward which the wind is blowing: »

leeward shore (adj.).

–n.
the side away from the wind; lee.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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