lee‧ward /ˈliːwəd, ˈluːəd $ -ərd/ adjective, adverb

1. the leeward side of something is the side that is sheltered from the wind Antonym : windward:
We camped on the leeward side of the mountain.

2. technical a leeward direction is the same direction as the wind is blowing Antonym : windward
to leeward (=in a leeward direction)
The ship cruised slowly to leeward.

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