Leeward Definition

Leeward Sentence Examples

• Tetuaroa and Tubai, besides the three western Leeward Isles, are coral atolls.

• From 1893 to 1894 he was secretary to the governor of the Leeward Islands.

• The archipelago is divided into two groups - the Leeward (lies sous le Vent) and the Windward Islands (Iles du Vent) - by a clear channel of 60 m.

• More rain falls from January to May than during the other months; very much more falls on the windward side of the principal islands than on the leeward; and the amount increases with the elevation also up to about 4000 ft.

• A side wind causes excessive flange friction on the leeward side of the train, and increases the tractive resistances therefore very considerably, even though its velocity be relatively moderate.