Definition of leeward
: the lee side
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Examples of leeward in a Sentence
We turned the boat to leeward.
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First Known Use of leeward
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Definition of leeward
: being in or facing the direction toward which the wind is blowing; also : being the side opposite the windward
Examples of leeward in a Sentence
the leeward side of the island
we moved to the leeward side of the ship so that we wouldn't have the wind in our faces
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LEEWARD Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of leeward for English Language Learners
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: the side that is sheltered from the wind : the lee side
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Definition of leeward for English Language Learners
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: located on the side that is sheltered from the wind
LEEWARD Defined for Kids
Definition of leeward for Students
: the side that is sheltered from the wind Sail to the leeward of the buoy.
Definition of leeward for Students
: located on the side that is sheltered from the wind the leeward side of the house
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