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leeward
UK
/ˈliːwəd/
US
/ˈliːwɚd/
leewards
Pl.
Übersetzungen
The sailors sought shelter on the leeward side of the island.
Моряки искали укрытие на подветренной стороне острова.
Definitionen
The sailors moved to the leeward side of the ship to avoid the strong gusts.
more leeward
Komp.
most leeward
Super.
UK
/ˈliːwəd/
US
/ˈliːwɚd/
Übersetzungen
The leeward side of the island is usually drier.
Подветренная сторона острова обычно более сухая.
Definitionen
The leeward side of the island is much calmer and more protected from the harsh ocean winds.
Antonyme
UK
/ˈliːwəd, ˈluː.əd/
US
/ˈliwɚd/
Übersetzungen
The sailors adjusted the sails to move leeward.
Моряки настроили паруса, чтобы двигаться подветренно.
Definitionen
The sailors adjusted the sails to move leeward, taking advantage of the wind's direction.
Used chiefly in the fixed phrase "leeward of" meaning “on or toward the lee side of (something).”
Definitionen
The yacht stayed leeward of the island to find calmer waters.