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leeward

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1. leeward - Noun

2. leeward - Adjective

3. leeward - Adverb

Meaning

Pertaining to, or in the direction of, the part or side toward which the wind blows; -- opposed to windward; as, a leeward berth; a leeward ship.

The lee side; the lee.

Toward the lee.

Source: Webster's dictionary

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on the leeward side of the island Source: Internet

they were sailing leeward Source: Internet

Between 1675 and 1730, the island was the headquarters for the slave trade for the Leeward Islands, with approximately 6,000-7,000 enslaved West Africans passing through en route to other islands each year. Source: Internet

Because the town lies in the rain shadow ( leeward side ) of the Harz, less precipitation falls here than in similar temperate regions without the protection of a mountain range. Source: Internet

In the North Leeward, the ULP’s Carlos James won by seven votes against the incumbent Ronald Mathews, polling 2, 287 as against 2, 280 for Mathews. Source: Internet

A 63-year-old man from Mahoe, Lowmans (leeward) was last week jailed for 12 years for raping his foster daughter 12 years ago. Source: Internet

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