Leeward
Word | LEEWARD |
Character | 7 |
Hyphenation | lee ward |
Pronunciations | /ˈl(j)uːəd/ |
Definitions and meanings of "Leeward"
What do we mean by leeward?
On or toward the side to which the wind is blowing. adverb & adjective
The lee side or quarter. noun
Toward the lee, or that part toward which the wind blows: opposed to windward.
Pertaining to the quarter toward which the wind blows; being in the direction of the wind: opposed to windward: as, a leeward course.
The point or direction opposite to that from which the wind blows: as, to fall to leeward. noun
Pertaining to, or in the direction of, the part or side toward which the wind blows; -- opposed to windward adjective
Away from the direction from which the wind is blowing. Downwind. adjective
Away from the direction from which the wind is blowing. Downwind. adverb
The direction in which the wind is blowing noun
Toward the wind adverb
On the side away from the wind adjective
The side of something that is sheltered from the wind noun
On the side sheltered from the wind; in that direction.
Synonyms and Antonyms for Leeward
- Synonyms for leeward
- Downwind Synonyms
- Alee Synonyms
- Glancing Synonyms
- Clockwise Synonyms
- Aweather Synonyms
- Antonyms for leeward
- Windward Antonyms
- Windward Antonyms
- Downwind Antonyms
The word "leeward" in example sentences
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