leeward

Example Sentences

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Kona storms derive their name from a word meaning “leeward,” referring to the direction their winds come from.

From Seattle Times

The base straddles Guantánamo Bay, a U.S.-controlled body of water, with some services on the leeward side and most on the windward, connected by a ferry.

From New York Times

“It seems as if we are, at least in the near term, on the leeward side of this earnings mountain,” Stovall said.

From Seattle Times

The leeward shroud of the American boat cut into the starboard hull of the Japanese boat.

From Washington Times

But it split from Team New Zealand at the leeward mark, headed to the left side of the course and the New Zealanders showed speed again to sail past.

From Washington Times