leeward meaning and definition

LEEWARD noun

Definition of leeward (noun)

1. the direction in which the wind is blowing
   • antonym: windward
2. the side of something that is sheltered from the wind
   • synonyms: lee, lee side
   • antonym: windward

LEEWARD adjective

Definition of leeward (adjective)

1. on the side away from the wind
   • "on the leeward side of the island"
   • antonym: windward

LEEWARD adverb

Definition of leeward (adverb)

1. toward the wind
   • "they were sailing leeward"
   • synonyms: upwind
   • antonym: downwind