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The Meaning of leeward

  • (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.
  • (n.) The lee side; the lee.
  • (adv.) Toward the lee.

Synonyms

lee , lee side , upwind

Antonyms

windward , windward , windward , windward , downwind

Rhymes

seaward