Leeward

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Meanings of Leeward

   
Adjective
  • The side that is protected from the wind; the direction where the wind does not blow.
   
Adverb
  • In the direction away from where the wind is coming from.
   

Explanation of the word: Leeward

Leeward means the side of something, like a mountain, that is away from the wind. If the wind is blowing one way, leeward is the opposite side where it's calm.

   

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Translations for the word: Leeward

   
hindi
लिवर्ड (Leeward)

Leeward

पीछे की ओर (Peeche ki or)

Peeche ki or

सुरक्षित दिशा (Surakshit disha)

Surakshit disha

   
   

Synonyms for the word: Leeward

downwind
   

Antonyms for the word: Leeward

windward windward
   

Frequently Asked Questions about the word: Leeward

Leeward means the side of something that is sheltered from the wind. If you are on the leeward side of a mountain, the wind is blowing away from you.

You pronounce 'leeward' like this: lee-werd.

The word 'leeward' comes from the Old English word 'leeward,' which means 'to the side away from the wind.'

The word 'leeward' in Hindi is 'पीछे की ओर' (Pīchē kī ōr).