leeward

n [U] (nautical 海) side or direction towards which the wind blows 背风面; 下风: steer to leeward 驶向背风面. Cf 参看 windward n (wind1).

leaves, leavings, lecher, lecherous, lecherously, lechery, lectern, lecture, lecturer, lectureship, led, ledge, ledger, lee, lee shore, leech, leek, leer, leery, lees, leeway, left, left bank, left wing, left-hand, left-handed, left-handedness, left-overs, left-wing, left-winger, leftist, leftover, lefty (also leftie), leg, leg work, leg-pull, leg-pulling, leg-rest, leg-room, leg-warmers,