adjective, noun
adjective on the side of sth that is sheltered from the wind:
a harbour on the leeward side of the island
leeward adverb
compareWINDWARD
noun [U] the side or direction that is sheltered from the wind:
to steer leeward
compareWINDWARD
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Sourced from Main Dictionary in Lughet's collection.
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