leeward

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(lē′wərd′; naut. lo̵̅o̅′ərd)

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

See leeward in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adverb & adj.
On or toward the side to which the wind is blowing.
noun
The lee side or quarter.

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