Definition of Leeward

1. Noun. The direction in which the wind is blowing.

Generic synonyms: Direction
Specialized synonyms: Leeward Side, To Leeward
Antonyms: Windward

2. Adjective. On the side away from the wind. "On the leeward side of the island"
Similar to: Downwind, Lee
Antonyms: Windward

3. Adverb. Toward the wind. "They were sailing leeward"
Exact synonyms: Upwind
Antonyms: Windward, Downwind

4. Noun. The side of something that is sheltered from the wind.
Exact synonyms: Lee, Lee Side
Generic synonyms: Face, Side
Antonyms: Windward

Definition of Leeward

1. a. Pertaining to, or in the direction of, the part or side toward which the wind blows; -- opposed to windward; as, a leeward berth; a leeward ship.

Definition of Leeward

1. the direction toward which the wind is blowing [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Leeward

leeringly
leerings
leers
leery
lees
leese
leeses
leesing
leet
leet
leetle
leets
Leeuwenhoek
Leeuwenhoek
Leeuwenhoek's canals
leeward (current term)
leewardly
leewards
Leeward Islands
leeward side
leeward tide
leeway
leeways
leeway space
Lee Buck Trevino
Lee De Forest
Lee Harvey Oswald
Lee Krasner
lee side
lee tide

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