LEEWARD


Meaning of LEEWARD in English

[ 'li:wəd , 'lu:əd ]

■ adjective & adverb on or towards the side sheltered from the wind or towards which the wind is blowing; downwind. Contrasted with windward .

■ noun the ~ side.

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