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leeward
('l/i/w/@/rd )

adjective (a)

  • on the side away from the wind(adj.all)
    Example:
    On the leeward side of the island.
    source: wordnet30
  • 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.(adjective)
    source: webster1913

noun (n)

  • the direction in which the wind is blowing(noun.linkdef)
    source: wordnet30
  • the side of something that is sheltered from the wind(noun.location)
    Synonym:
    lee, lee side
    Antonym:
    windward
    source: wordnet30

adverb (r)

  • toward the wind(adv.all)
    Example:
    They were sailing leeward.
    Synonym:
    upwind
    Antonym:
    downwind, windward
    source: wordnet30
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