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leeward ADJ GEOG

leeward N

leeward
مدار الريح
leeward GEOG
أَوْب
leeward GEOG
جِهَة

leeward ADJ

leeward N

Leeward Islands GEOG

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He also summarised the advantages of fighting from either windward or leeward positions.
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The windward side is very rocky, while the leeward side consists of many sandy beaches and has many more bays.
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The western (leeward) side has a much drier climate.
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Leeward called the modifications of the plane radical.
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Leeward is the side of an island where the predominant wind travels from the interior of the island to the sea.
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Here again the reference point from which a shore is viewed determines whether it is the lee shore or a leeward shore.
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At all times a fleet advancing from windward was liable to injury in spars, even if the leeward fleet did not deliberately aim at them.
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The entrances to the stall and living areas are on the leeward southern side.
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This build up is most common on the leeward sides of mountains.
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The windward side of the island is very rocky and steep, while the leeward side has more sandy beaches and bays.
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