Word | Definitions | Synonyms |
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leeward | (adjective) on the side away from the wind | - |
(noun) the side of something that is sheltered from the wind | Synonyms: lee, lee side | |
(noun) the direction in which the wind is blowing | - | |
(adverb) away from the wind | Synonyms: upwind | |
leeway | (noun) a permissible difference; allowing some freedom to move within limits | Synonyms: allowance, margin, tolerance |
(noun) (of a ship or plane) sideways drift | - |