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The Meaning of leeward
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(a.) Pertaining to, or in the direction of, the part or side toward which the wind blows; -- opposed to windward; as, a leeward berth; a leeward ship.
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(n.) The lee side; the lee.
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(adv.) Toward the lee.
Synonyms
lee
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lee side
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upwind
Antonyms
windward
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windward
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windward
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windward
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downwind
Rhymes
seaward