leeward
lee
ˈli
li
ward
wɜrd
vērd
/lˈiːwəd/

Definition & Meaning of "leeward"in English

Leeward
01

the side of something that is sheltered from the wind

Grammatical Information
animacy status
inanimate
plural form
leewards
02

the direction in which the wind is blowing

leeward
01

on the side away from the wind

Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
relational
ungradable
leeward
01

in a direction or position away from the wind

Grammatical Information
adverb of movement and direction
Examples
The sailboat is currently drifting leeward due to the calm winds.
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