Meaning Of The Word Leeward

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leeward in American English
in the direction toward which the wind blows
the side or direction away from the wind
toward the lee; away from the wind
adjective: pertaining to, situated in, or moving toward the quarter toward which the wind blows (opposed to windward)
adverb: toward the lee
noun: the lee side; the point or quarter toward which the wind blows

leeward in British English
adjective: of, in, or moving to the quarter towards which the wind blows
adverb: towards the lee
noun: the point or quarter towards which the wind blows

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