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leeward

/luːˈwɑːrd/ adjective · British & US
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What does leeward mean?

adjective

Located on the side of something that is sheltered from the wind, or facing away from the wind.

Example

"The leeward side of the island was calm and peaceful, a stark contrast to the turbulent sea on the windward side."

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