Meaning Leeward
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Leeward


The side away from the wind. Compare windward.
Source: w1.weather.gov

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"situated away from the wind, on the side opposite the weather side of a ship, pertaining to the quarter toward which the wind blows," 1660s, from lee + -ward. Also as an adverb. Similar for [..]
Source: etymonline.com

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Leeward


downwind, or facing away from prevailing winds.
Source: nationalgeographic.org

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The side of a mountain, ridge, or other flow obstacle away from the large-scale or ridge- top flow direction; the downwind side; opposite of windward.
Source: glossary.ametsoc.org

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n. That side or direction toward which the wind blows.
Source: easypacelearning.com

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the downwind area from a slope.
Source: itseducation.asia

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The side facing away from the wind. When speaking of a mountain range, these areas are generally hotter and drier than on the windward side.
Source: jersey.uoregon.edu

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The side away from the direction of a prevailing wind. legume
Source: mhhe.com

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To dream of sailing leeward, denotes to the sailor a prosperous and merry voyage. To others, a pleasant journey.   
Source: dreams-dictionary.org

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(adj) - the side of a hill, etc that is sheltered from the wind
Source: sherwoodrocks.net

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The side of the ship that is opposite of the windy side.
Source: cruisejobfinder.com

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The side of a land mass sheltered from the wind - the opposite of windward.
Source: landmarkunitedstates.com

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The direction toward which the wind and waves are going.
Source: islandnet.com

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Away from the direction from which the wind blows.
Source: otherpower.com

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Situated away from the wind; downwind - opposite of windward.
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used as an adjective to mean away from the wind; in racing, a leeward sailboat has another boat between it and the wind; opposite of windward; pronounced “LOO-erd” by sailors
Source: nationalgeographic.com

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The side of an island opposite from the one facing a persistent wind
Source: otlibrary.com

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The direction away from the wind. Opposite of windward.
Source: boatsafe.com

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Away from the wind. A leeward yacht is one that has another yacht between it and the wind (opposite of windward).
Source: mmsn.org

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The direction away from the wind. Opposite of Windward.
Source: sailinglinks.com

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region opposite the side from which the wind blows.
Source: firstflight.com

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The direction toward which the prevailing wind is blowing; the direction toward which waves are travelling.
Source: pursuetheoutdoors.com

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The direction away from the wind.
Source: usmm.org

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To the side away from the wind.
Source: glue-it.com

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Direction to which the wind is blowing.
Source: glue-it.com

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In the direction that the wind is blowing towards.
Source: readyayeready.com

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The area on the lee side of an observer, or named object.
Source: crewtraffic.com

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The direction away from the wind. Opposite of windward.
Source: marineinstitute.org

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The direction away from the wind.
Source: officerofthewatch.com

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In the direction that the wind is blowing towards.
Source: brethrencoast.com

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  Direction toward which the wind is blowing. (Pronounced looard.)  
Source: quarterdeck.org

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The direction away from the wind; opposite of windward.
Source: ageofsail.net

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Direction away from the wind. In the Rules of the Road, the leeward boat is the one farthest from where the wind is coming from. Opposite of windward.
Source: caribbean-pirates.com

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Leeward


 Relative direction downwind from a point of reference.
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in a lee direction. Pronounced "lu'ard."
Source: ussrankin.org

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In the direction that the wind is blowing towards.
Source: nauticed.org

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The side opposite to that from which the wind blows
Source: transportsafety.vic.gov.au

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The side of the vessel further from the wind (opposite to windward).
Source: cbmu.com

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In the direction that the wind is blowing towards.
Source: cruisertips.com

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In the direction that the wind is blowing towards.
Source: boatrepairandmaintenance.com

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downwind. All of the area downwind of the centerline of a watercraft.
Source: photographers1.com

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Direction toward which the wind is blowing, or downwind. Leeward boat refers to the vessel that is downwind of the other.
Source: dttas.ie

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Direction away from the wind. In the Rules of the Road, the leeward boat is the one farthest from where the wind is coming from. Opposite of windward.
Source: marinewaypoints.com

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the side of a vessel or object that is away from the wind. FH2004
Source: maritimearchaeology.com

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The lee side. The opposite is WINDWARD.
Source: en.wikisource.org

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The side of the ship away from the wind, or in the downwind direction. Pronounced "loo-erd". Opposite of Windward.
Source: blueridgejournal.com

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The side away from the wind. Compare windward.
Source: forecast.weather.gov

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the side of a ship or an island that is located opposite from the direction of the prevailing wind -the " Leeward Islands " in the Caribbean for example
Source: ddtvl.com

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The side of a mountain, hill or range that is sheltered from the wind. The opposite of windward.
Source: weatherzone.com.au

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Situated away from the wind
Source: extremestorms.com.au

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The side away from the wind. Compare windward.
Source: weatherdudes.com

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Leeward


The side away from the wind
Source: discoversailing.org.au

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Leeward


The side of an island or ship that is sheltered from the wind.
Source: celebritycruises.com.au





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