Leeward (Noun)

Meaning ¹

The side of something that is sheltered from the wind.

Classification

Nouns denoting spatial position.

Examples

• The sailor trimmed the sails to keep the boat on a leeward course to avoid being tossed about by the strong winds.
• The tourists walked on the leeward side of the island, enjoying the calm and peaceful atmosphere.
• The small boat struggled to make headway on the windward side, so the captain ordered a change in course to the leeward side.
• The farmer built a sheltered barn on the leeward side of the hill to protect his livestock from the harsh winter storms.
• The campers pitched their tents on the leeward side of the trees, grateful for the protection from the biting wind.

Synonyms

• Lee Side
• Lee

Antonyms

• Windward

Hypernyms

• Face
• Side

Meaning ²

The direction in which the wind is blowing.

Classification

Nouns denoting relations between people or things or ideas.

Antonyms

• Windward

Hyponyms

• Leeward Side