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Значения термина to leeward на английском

The side sheltered from the wind.

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Examples for "leeward side"
Examples for "leeward side"
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As a rule sharks infest only the leeward side of these islands.
The Wings of the Morning
2
On the opposite or leeward side of the tent a fire was burning.
The Boy Hunters
3
With the sea over one bow you must paddle on the leeward side.
The Forest
4
I went to the leeward side of it, and nestled at its foot.
Wilfrid Cumbermede
5
The gases on the leeward side would suffocate one instantly.
St. Nicholas Magazine for Boys and Girls, Vol. 5, Nov 1877-Nov 1...
Использование термина to leeward на английском
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The main-mast canted to leeward, and was in imminent danger of falling.
The Naval History of the United States. Volume 1
2
The berg broke the wind and saved us drifting fast to leeward.
South: The Story of Shackleton's Last Expedition, 1914-1917
3
The ship was passing the iceberg, leaving it a mile to leeward.
The South Sea Whaler
4
The wind came off the land, and we were far to leeward.
James Braithwaite, the Supercargo: The Story of his Adventures A...
5
At the same moment an avalanche of gear had fetched to leeward.
Martin Hyde, the Duke's Messenger
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An empty bottle cast into the water lies to leeward without motion.
A Journey to the Centre of the Earth
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It passed about a mile to leeward of us, and then broke.
Early Australian Voyages: Pelsart, Tasman, Dampier
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After some time it was lowered, but was again seen to leeward.
Notable Voyagers, From Columbus to Nordenskiold
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Her captain had clearly determined that we should not get to leeward.
Marmaduke Merry: A Tale of Naval Adventures in Bygone Days
10
In what way have I fallen to leeward of your favour, Captain?
The Red Rover: A Tale
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I was to leeward of him, so he couldn't get my scent.
Camp and Trail: A Story of the Maine Woods
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So the Esperanza went to leeward of the shoal and hove-to.
The Chequers / Being the Natural History of a Public-House, Set ...
13
Passed to leeward of the ship the chase had in tow.
The Life of Captain Matthew Flinders
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The coast of Japan still remained less than two hundred miles to leeward.
Twenty Thousand Leagues under the Sea
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She established herself in her chair to leeward of the skylight as usual.
Chance: A Tale in Two Parts
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Swinburne made no reply; but touched his hat and walked over to leeward.
Peter Simple; and, The Three Cutters, Vol. 1-2