leeward
IPA: ɫˈiwɝd
adjective
- On the side sheltered from the wind; in that direction.
adverb
- Away from the direction from which the wind is blowing; downwind.
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Examples of "leeward" in Sentences
- The one in the leeward side is lazy.
- Leeward Islands are warmer and drier.
- It works whether to windward or leeward.
- The rain carried by the wind to leeward.
- List of Governors of the Leeward Islands.
- Coat of arms of the British Leeward Islands.
- However it was important to use the leeward side.
- It is located on the leeward portion of the island.
- It lies to the west of the Leeward Islands chain at .
- The leeward gate on a windward leeward course is commonly used.
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