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I . leeward [ˈli:wəd, Am -wɚd] ADJ

leeward wind:

leeward

II . leeward [ˈli:wəd, Am -wɚd] ADV

leeward

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Here again the reference point from which a shore is viewed determines whether it is the lee shore or a leeward shore. en.wikipedia.org

The entrances to the stall and living areas are on the leeward southern side. en.wikipedia.org

This build up is most common on the leeward sides of mountains. en.wikipedia.org

Leeward is the side of an island where the predominant wind travels from the interior of the island to the sea. en.wikipedia.org

Standing on the leeward side of the vessel, a sailor observes being blown towards an exposed shoreline by the wind. en.wikipedia.org

The western (leeward) side has a much drier climate. en.wikipedia.org

He also summarised the advantages of fighting from either windward or leeward positions. en.wikipedia.org

Leeward called the modifications of the plane radical. en.wikipedia.org

This creates an area on leeward side, a dead zone where depressions form on the sail. en.wikipedia.org

The windward side of the island is very rocky and steep, while the leeward side has more sandy beaches and bays. en.wikipedia.org

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