Leeward

usgb/ˈliːwərd,ˈluːərd/
adjective

On or toward the side away from the wind.

The leeward side of the house is best for planting delicate flowers.
Visual representation of "leeward" - On or toward the side away from the wind.

Often appears as...

  • leeward side
  • leeward direction
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Physical Protection

Leeward indicates the side shielded from the wind, often used to suggest protection from weather conditions.

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Campers set up their tent on the leeward side of the hill to avoid the harsh wind.
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Maritime Term

'Leeward' is commonly used in nautical contexts to refer to the direction away from the wind's origin.

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The captain ordered the ship to be steered leeward.
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Implicit Tranquility

Being 'leeward' can imply a sense of calmness or being undisturbed, based on the protection from wind.

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We enjoyed a quiet picnic on the leeward side of the dunes.
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