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 Definition of leeward  

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Definitions of 'leeward' Wordnet 

1. (noun) leeward
the direction in which the wind is blowing

2. (adj) lee, lee side, leeward
the side of something that is sheltered from the wind

3. (adverb) leeward
on the side away from the wind
"on the leeward side of the island"

4. (adverb) leeward, upwind
toward the wind
"they were sailing leeward"


Definitions of 'leeward' Webster 1913 Dictionary 

1. (adj) leeward
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. (adverb) leeward
toward the lee

3. (noun) leeward
the lee side; the lee


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