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I . lee·ward [ˈli:wəd] ADJ

leeward

II . lee·ward [ˈli:wəd] ADV

leeward

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

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

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

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

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

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

At all times a fleet advancing from windward was liable to injury in spars, even if the leeward fleet did not deliberately aim at them. 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

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

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