Definition of leeward
:the lee side
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Examples of leeward in a Sentence
We turned the boat to leeward.
Recent Examples of leeward from the Web
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Practices usually consist of numerous warm-ups, drills, windward and leeward races, and lessons that help sharpen skills and assist the students in becoming better sailors.
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First Known Use of leeward
1549
Definition of leeward
:being in or facing the direction toward which the wind is blowing;
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: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
Recent Examples of leeward from the Web
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Look to stake it upright against the leeward side of a shed or against a retaining wall.
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Rain shadow: a dry region on the leeward side of a mountainous area (away from the wind).
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First Known Use of leeward
1630
LEEWARD Defined for English Language Learners
leeward
play
noun
Definition of leeward for English Language Learners
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: the side that is sheltered from the wind : the lee side
leeward
adjective
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.
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