Meaning Of The Word Leeward

Real Dictionary

What's the definition of Leeward? Find Leeward meanings, definitions and more at the Real Dictionary online.

Leeward Meaning

Leeward Definition
Leeward Definition

What's The Definition Of Leeward?

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

More Definitions

A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z

Definitions Of The Day

  • Pullorum disease ‐ a severe, diarrheal disease of young poultry…
  • Suicide machine ‐ noun: a device designed to permit a terminally…
  • Trichina ‐ a very small nematode worm (Trichinella spiralis)…
  • Cheese dip ‐ noun: a creamy mixture made with cheese, for dipping…
  • UNIX ‐ noun: a multi-user multitasking operating system…
  • Honeymooners ‐ plural noun: a couple, or couples who are on a…
  • Ascariasis ‐ infestation with ascarids or a disease caused…
  • Antoninianus ‐ noun: a Roman coin of the 3rd century a. d., originally…
  • Unsolicited ‐ Something that is unsolicited has been given without…
  • Antistick ‐ adjective: acting to…