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leeward - 3 dictionary results

lee⋅ward

[lee-werd; Naut. loo-erd]
–adjective
1. pertaining to, situated in, or moving toward the quarter toward which the wind blows (opposed to windward ).
–noun
2. the lee side; the point or quarter toward which the wind blows.
–adverb
3. toward the lee.

Origin:
1540–50; lee 1 + -ward


lee⋅ward⋅ly, adverb
lee·ward   (lōō'ərd, lē'wərd)   
adv.   & adj.
On or toward the side to which the wind is blowing.
n.  The lee side or quarter.

Leeward

Lee"ward\ (l[=e]"w[~e]rd or l[=u]"[~e]rd), a. (Naut.) 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. -- n. The lee side; the lee. -- adv. Toward the lee.
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