Leeward
adjective
On or toward the side away from the wind.
The leeward side of the house is best for planting delicate flowers.
Often appears as...
- leeward side
- leeward direction
noun
The direction in which the wind is blowing.
Make sure to set the sail towards the leeward.
Often appears as...
- toward the leeward
- from the leeward
Usage tips
Technical
adjective
On or toward the side away from the wind.
The leeward side of the house is best for planting delicate flowers.
Often appears as...
- leeward side
- leeward direction
noun
The direction in which the wind is blowing.
Make sure to set the sail towards the leeward.
Often appears as...
- toward the leeward
- from the leeward
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Protection
Leeward indicates the side shielded from the wind, often used to suggest protection from weather conditions.
Campers set up their tent on the leeward side of the hill to avoid the harsh wind.
Pro Tip 2/3Maritime Term
'Leeward' is commonly used in nautical contexts to refer to the direction away from the wind's origin.
The captain ordered the ship to be steered leeward.
Pro Tip 3/3Implicit Tranquility
Being 'leeward' can imply a sense of calmness or being undisturbed, based on the protection from wind.
We enjoyed a quiet picnic on the leeward side of the dunes.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Protection
Leeward indicates the side shielded from the wind, often used to suggest protection from weather conditions.
Campers set up their tent on the leeward side of the hill to avoid the harsh wind.
Pro Tip 2/3Maritime Term
'Leeward' is commonly used in nautical contexts to refer to the direction away from the wind's origin.
The captain ordered the ship to be steered leeward.
Pro Tip 3/3Implicit Tranquility
Being 'leeward' can imply a sense of calmness or being undisturbed, based on the protection from wind.
We enjoyed a quiet picnic on the leeward side of the dunes.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Protection
Leeward indicates the side shielded from the wind, often used to suggest protection from weather conditions.
Campers set up their tent on the leeward side of the hill to avoid the harsh wind.
Pro Tip 2/3Maritime Term
'Leeward' is commonly used in nautical contexts to refer to the direction away from the wind's origin.
The captain ordered the ship to be steered leeward.
Pro Tip 3/3Implicit Tranquility
Being 'leeward' can imply a sense of calmness or being undisturbed, based on the protection from wind.
We enjoyed a quiet picnic on the leeward side of the dunes.
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Avalanche PIPE Do or Die
these thundering masses of snow are one of the most dangerous forces in nature when windblown powder accumulates unevenly on the leeward side of a
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Wild Leaps Of Faith PIPE...
it finally descends into the leeward
Video examples
Avalanche PIPE Do or Die
these thundering masses of snow are one of the most dangerous forces in nature when windblown powder accumulates unevenly on the leeward side of a
Video examples
Wild Leaps Of Faith PIPE...
it finally descends into the leeward
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