leeward

adjective

1. pertaining to, situated in, or moving toward the quarter toward which the wind blows (opposed to windward).

noun

2. the lee side; the point or quarter toward which the wind blows.

adverb

3. toward the lee.

adjective

1. of, in, or moving to the quarter towards which the wind blows

noun

2. the point or quarter towards which the wind blows
3. the side towards the lee

adverb

4. towards the lee

adj.1660s, “situated away from the wind,” on the opposite of the weather side of the ship; from lee + -ward.