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leeward

lee·ward

UK/ˈliːwəd/ US/ˈl(j)uːəd/ uncommon
adjective (1) noun (2) adverb (1)

adjective

1.

on the side away from the wind

  • “on the leeward side of the island”
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noun

1.

the direction in which the wind is blowing

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2.

the side of something that is sheltered from the wind

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adverb

1.

toward the wind

  • “they were sailing leeward”
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Origin

From lee (“side away from the wind”) + -ward (“direction”).

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