leeward

Betekenis (Engels)

Adj

On the side sheltered from the wind; in that direction.

Adv

Away from the direction from which the wind is blowing; downwind.

Sinonieme

lee

downwind

lee side

leeside

upwind

windward

out of the wind

with the wind

southern

Uitgespreek as (IPA)

/ˈliːwəd/

Etimologie (Engels)

From lee (“side away from the wind”) + -ward (“direction”).