leeward
/ˈliːwərd/
adjective
- On or toward the side that is sheltered from the wind (opposite of windward).
- The leeward coast of the island gets much less rain than the windward side.
- The sailors moved to the leeward side of the ship to escape the strong gusts.
- We set up our camp on the leeward slope of the hill, where it was calm and warm.
Antonyms
noun
- The side or direction that is sheltered from the wind.
- The boat drifted slowly to leeward as the wind died down.
- We sailed toward the leeward to find calmer waters.
- Birds often gather on the leeward of a large rock to rest.
adverb
- Toward the direction that is sheltered from the wind.
- The ship turned leeward to avoid the storm.
- The smoke from the fire drifted leeward, away from our tent.
- They rowed leeward to reach the protected harbor.