Leeward: The side of an object or obstacle, such as a ship's sail, a mountain, or a hill, furthest away from the wind, and therefore, protected from the direct force of the wind. The opposite of windward.

 

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Leeward: The side of a ship or an island that is located opposite from the direction of the prevailing wind -the ' leeward islands ' in the caribbean for example.

Upwind: The direction from which the wind is blowing. Also the windward side of an object. The opposite of the downwind or leeward side.

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Windward: Facing into or the direction from which the wind is coming. (opposite: leeward)