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1. leeward

noun. ['ˈliːwɝd'] the direction in which the wind is blowing.

Etymology

  • -ward (English)
  • -weard (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
  • lee (English)

Rhymes with Leeward

  • seaward

2. leeward

adjective. ['ˈliːwɝd'] on the side away from the wind.

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Etymology

  • -ward (English)
  • -weard (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
  • lee (English)

3. leeward

adverb. ['ˈliːwɝd'] toward the wind.

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Etymology

  • -ward (English)
  • -weard (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
  • lee (English)

4. leeward

noun. ['ˈliːwɝd'] the side of something that is sheltered from the wind.

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Etymology

  • -ward (English)
  • -weard (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
  • lee (English)