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leeward Definition

lee·ward (wərd; naut. lo̵̅o̅ərd)

adjective

  1. in the direction toward which the wind blows
  2. on the lee side

noun

the side or direction away from the wind

adverb

toward the lee; away from the wind
leeward Synonyms

leeward

modif.

lee, sheltered, leeside, quiet, peaceful, still, secure, undisturbed, serene, smooth, shielded, protected, screened, safe; see also calm 2.

Antonyms windward, stormy*, windy.

leeward Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • island: Navigators in general, within the tropics, must only look to leeward of the islands for good anchorage.
  • fleet: They were some distance to leeward of the Spanish fleet, which they could see huddled together in some confusion.

Modifies a noun

  • mark: However, by the leeward mark the two reaching experts had reduced the gap by half.
  • side: These homes are being built on a dreamy beach front property called Sunset Beach on the leeward side of the Island.
  • gate: The first races of each day were sailed on courses around laid marks with a leeward gate.
  • course: Simple windward leeward courses were set, with plenty of opportunity for place changing.
  • shore: Along the leeward shore, 11 miles of beach are littered with tiny shells that give it a luminous pink glow.
  • end: Unfortunately most of the fleet had come to the same decision resulting in a large crowd at the leeward end.

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