What is the meaning of LEEWARD. Phrases containing LEEWARD
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v. i.
To drift sidewise or to leeward, as a vessel.
v. i.
To fall off from the wind; to edge away to leeward; -- said only of inferior craft.
adv.
Toward the lee.
a.
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.
n.
The point or side from which the wind blows; as, to ply to the windward; -- opposed to leeward.
n.
The lee side; the lee.
n.
The lateral movement of a ship to the leeward of her course; drift.
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