1.  leeward(n = noun.linkdef) - the direction in which the wind is blowing;
is a kind of direction
has particulars: leeward side, to leeward
Antonym: windward

2.  leeward(n = noun.location) lee, lee side - the side of something that is sheltered from the wind;
is a kind of face, side
Antonym: windward

   leeward(a = adj.all) - on the side away from the wind; "on the leeward side of the island"
Antonym: windward

   leeward(r = adv.all) upwind - toward the wind; "they were sailing leeward"
Antonym: windward

   Pertaining to, or in the direction of, the part or side toward which the wind blows; -- opposed to windward; as, a leeward berth; a leeward ship. [1913 Webster]

leeward, Naut. adj., adv., & n.
--adj. & adv. on or towards the side sheltered from the wind (opp. WINDWARD).
--n. the leeward region, side, or direction (to leeward; on the leeward of).

leeward islands, leeward side, leeward tide, to leeward