leeward
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leeward (ˈliːwəd, nautical ˈluːəd) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | of, in, or moving to the quarter towards which the wind blows |
| —n | |
| 2. | the point or quarter towards which the wind blows |
| 3. | the side towards the lee |
| —adv | |
| 4. | towards the lee |
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Leeward
is always a great word to know.
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Example sentences
As the air continues on toward the opposite, leeward side of the mountain, less moisture is available for rain.
Everyone shifted suddenly to the leeward side of the ship.
Then he would cut what was needed from the leeward side so the tree would heal more readily than if it were exposed to the wind.
We step back into skis on the leeward side of the hill where snow has migrated and settled for the spring.
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