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leeward

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leeward Chiefly nautical
1. of, in, or moving to the quarter towards which the wind blows
2. the point or quarter towards which the wind blows
3. the side towards the lee
leeward [′lü·ərd, ′lē·wərd]
(science and technology)
Situated away from the wind.
On the lee side.
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It was our duty to sail the Ghost well to leeward of the last lee boat, so that all the boats should have fair wind to run for us in case of squalls or threatening weather.
The Sea Wolf by London, Jack View in context
You see, sir," he went on, "if once we dropped to leeward of the landing-place, it's hard to say where we should get ashore, besides the chance of being boarded by the gigs; whereas, the way we go the current must slacken, and then we can dodge back along the shore.
Treasure Island by Stevenson, Robert Louis View in context
And so on and so on, the ship meanwhile rushing on her way with a heavier list, a noisier splutter, a more threatening hiss of the white, almost blinding, sheet of foam to leeward.
The Mirror of the Sea by Conrad, Joseph View in context
 
 
 
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