leeside

Example Sentences

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The addition of a foehn affect - a warming wind on the leeside of a mountian - meant that north-west Wales saw the highest temperatures.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Fortunately the wind kept steady on the port beam, so that the damage to the starboard rigging could be secured without interrupting the progress of the voyage, it being on the leeside.

From Windjammers and Sea Tramps by Runciman, Walter

When they got on board he found her a chair on the leeside of the boat.

From The Phantom Lover by Ayres, Ruby M. (Ruby Mildred)

At the summons of the boatswain, the men came aft, and stood in a body on the leeside of the quarterdeck, with their hats off, and impatience in their looks.

From Newton Forster The Merchant Service by Marryat, Frederick

We hurried over to the leeside of the rock, and at once embarked the two women with the infant, who seemed to be totally exhausted.

From A Yacht Voyage Round England by Kingston, William Henry Giles