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Meanings of fallen to leeward in English
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Usage of fallen to leeward in English
1
In what way have I fallen to leeward of your favour, Captain?
2
The Lady Nelson had fallen to leeward; and made no answer to our signals during the night.
3
Day-dawn, however, revealed her again on our track, though this time we had unfortunately fallen to leeward.
4
The ship next ahead of the commodore had now fallen to leeward, so that the latter formed the second in the line.
5
"They see us," said the Sergeant, "and think we have returned on account of the gale, and have fallen to leeward of the port.