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leeward

lee·ward [ lwərd, nautical l ərd ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
away from wind: situated away from the wind, or on the side of something, especially a boat, that is away or sheltered from the wind



adverb 
Definition:
 
away from wind: away from where the wind is coming from



noun 
Definition:
 
place away from wind: a place or direction away or sheltered from the wind

[
See also  (all senses)windward
]
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