1. On the side away from the wind
   "on the leeward side of the island"

1. The direction in which the wind is blowing 
2. The side of something that is sheltered from the wind
   - lee, lee side

1. Toward the wind
   "they were sailing leeward"
   - upwind

Derived forms: leewards

See also: downwind, lee

Type of: direction, face, side

Antonym: windward

Encyclopedia: Leeward

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