01 adj. on the side or in the direction away from the direction from which the wind is blowing; in the direction toward which the wind is blowing; …
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on the side or in the direction away from the direction from which the wind is blowing; in the direction toward which the wind is blowing; as, good hunters stay downwind of their prey. Opposite of upwind, and windward.
Syn.
lee(prenominal), leeward.