leewards

noun

plural of leeward
as in windwards

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  1. hands
  2. sides
  3. lees
  4. flanks
Noun
  • While committing the robberies Fleming drew a gun, and wore all black covering his face with a ski mask and goggles, and his hands with gloves, authorities said.
    — Mary Ella Hastings July 3, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 July 2026
  • Rinse the blueberries under cold running water, gently swishing them around with your hands to ensure all the berries are exposed to water.
    — Martha Stewart, Martha Stewart, 3 July 2026
Definition of hands
Noun
  • Trump under pressure The future of the conflict remains unclear – for both sides.
    — Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 9 July 2026
  • Maps show the homes are miles apart, on opposite sides of the city.
    — Mark Price July 8, Charlotte Observer, 8 July 2026
Definition of sides
Noun
  • Until bottling in June, the wine stays in stainless steel tanks, partly on its lees (the dead yeast) with some lees stirring (batonnage) to get a good mouthfeel.
    — Forbes.com, Forbes.com, 20 June 2026
  • Fermented and aged on the lees in French oak barrels, Georgia offers a tantalizing bouquet of white peach, mandarin orange, and jasmine with a subtle crème brûlée note.
    — Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 17 June 2026
Definition of lees
Noun
  • The rabbits, however, divided their forces and swarmed both flanks of the coach (a move Napoleon surely could have appreciated).
    — Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 July 2026
  • Teams are increasingly looking to the flanks to move the ball forward.
    — Mark Carey, New York Times, 28 June 2026
Definition of flanks
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