leeward - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'leeward' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Leeward

[ a.]

- 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.

2 . Leeward

[ adv.]

- Toward the lee.

3 . Leeward

[ n.]

- The lee side; the lee.

1 . leeward

[ a]

Meaning (1):
- on the side away from the wind

Example in sentence:

2 . leeward

[ r]

Meaning (2):
- away from the wind

Example in sentence:

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