definition of
[leeward]

[1] #1 leeward n. the direction in which the wind is blowing. wn

[2] #2 leeward a. on the side away from the wind; "on the leeward side of the island". wn

[3] #3 leeward r. [upwind] toward the wind; "they were sailing leeward". wn

[4] #4 leeward n. [lee, lee side] the side of something that is sheltered from the wind. wn