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