LEEWAY


Meaning of LEEWAY in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈli:weɪ ]

n. 1 the sideways drift of a ship to leeward of the desired course. 2 a allowable deviation or freedom of action. b US margin of safety. ømake up leeway struggle out of a bad position, recover lost time, etc.

English main colloquial, spoken dictionary.      Английский основной разговорный словарь.