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leeward

[lee-werd, loo-erd] / ˈli wərd, ˈlu ərd /


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My father was clambering to get us leeward against capsize when my mother took to the starboard bow.

From Salon • May 11, 2024

The center warned winter visitors heading out Friday or Saturday morning that they could trigger an avalanche on the leeward aspects, or downwind-facing terrain, near the treeline, “especially in steep, exposed terrain.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 23, 2024

Henken was injured during the third fleet race Saturday when the American catamaran crashed off its foils and buried the leeward hull in the water.

From Washington Times • Sep. 24, 2023

Mr Cole-Hamilton, who was then 66, was able to help his friend around to the leeward side of the boat and the pair managed to right the craft.

From BBC • Jun. 21, 2022

An editorial pleaded for the exercise of common sense as Wilson moved to declare war; another celebrated the recent extension of ferry service to the leeward side of the island.

From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson



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