leeward

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Adjective 1.2.1 Derived terms 1.2.2 Translations 1.2.3 Antonyms 1.3 See also

[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

lee +‎ -ward

[edit] Adjective

leeward (comparative more leeward, superlative most leeward)

1. Away from the direction from which the wind is blowing. Downwind.

[edit] Derived terms

• Leeward Islands

[edit] Translations

[edit] Antonyms

• windward

[edit] See also

• leeway