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to leeward

 

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Noun to leeward has 1 sense
  1. to leeward, leeward side - the side sheltered from the wind
    --1 is a kind of leeward

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Term: To Leeward

Description:

To leeward is a nautical term that describes the direction away from which the wind is blowing. It is the opposite of "to windward," which refers to the direction from which the wind is coming.

Senses:

1. Adverb:

In the adverbial sense, to leeward indicates a direction away from the wind.

Example Sentence:

Due to the strong gusts, the sailor had to steer his boat to leeward in order to maintain control.

2. Preposition:

As a preposition, to leeward indicates the position or location away from the wind.

Example Sentence:

The sailors anchored their boat to leeward of the island to find shelter from the strong winds.

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