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Leeward
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Meaning
Adj
●
In Nautical & Wind:
On the
side
sheltered
from the
wind
;
in that
direction.
Adv
●
Away from the
direction
from which the
wind
is
blowing
; downwind.
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Origin
leeward
English
-ward
English
-weard
Old English (ca. 450-1100)
lee
English
Sourced from
Etym
Antonyms
Windward
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