What is the meaning of leeward?

noun

  • The direction in which the wind is blowing.
  • The side of something that is sheltered from the wind.

adjective

  • On the side away from the wind.
    • usage: "on the leeward side of the island"

adverb

  • Toward the wind.
    • usage: "they were sailing leeward"
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