Canadian English Meaning of leeward

leeward

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Definitions and Meaning of leeward in English

Wordnet

leeward (n)

the direction in which the wind is blowing

the side of something that is sheltered from the wind

Wordnet

leeward (a)

on the side away from the wind

Wordnet

leeward (r)

away from the wind

Webster

leeward (a.)

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.

Webster

leeward (n.)

The lee side; the lee.

Webster

leeward (adv.)

Toward the lee.

FAQs About the word leeward

leeward

the direction in which the wind is blowing, the side of something that is sheltered from the wind, on the side away from the wind, away from the windPertaining

Downwind

windward,Upwind

leeuwenhoek => Leeuwenhoek, leetmen => leetmen, leetman => leetman, leet => leet, leese => lees,