leeward

UK
/ˈliːwəd/
US
/ˈliːwɚd/
leewardсуществительное
leewards
множ.
Переводы
подветренная сторона
The sailors sought shelter on the leeward side of the island.
Моряки искали укрытие на подветренной стороне острова.
Определения
The side or direction that is sheltered from the wind.
The sailors moved to the leeward side of the ship to avoid the strong gusts.
Синонимы
sheltered side
downwind side
lee side
leewardприлагательное
more leeward
Срав.
most leeward
Превосх.
UK
/ˈliːwəd/
US
/ˈliːwɚd/
Переводы
The leeward side of the island is usually drier.
Подветренная сторона острова обычно более сухая.
Определения
Situated on or facing the side sheltered from the wind.
The leeward side of the island is much calmer and more protected from the harsh ocean winds.
Антонимы
leewardнаречие
UK
/ˈliːwəd, ˈluː.əd/
US
/ˈliwɚd/
Переводы
The sailors adjusted the sails to move leeward.
Моряки настроили паруса, чтобы двигаться подветренно.
Определения
In the direction that the wind is blowing towards.
The sailors adjusted the sails to move leeward, taking advantage of the wind's direction.
Синонимы
to leeward
on the lee side
leewardпредлог
Used chiefly in the fixed phrase "leeward of" meaning “on or toward the lee side of (something).”
Определения
On or toward the side sheltered from the wind of (a specified object).
The yacht stayed leeward of the island to find calmer waters.