leeside

Definitions

The side of something that provides the most shelter from some prevailing force such as wind, rain, waves, etc.

Equivalents

Examples

“Payload packaging considerations are of great importance and tend⟳ to favor low L/D vehicles since these have⟳ open⟳ leesides with good view⟳ factors for radiators and antennae (Ref. 33).”

“The leeside slope angle of these dunes (Figure⟳ 19.8d) shows a wide spread⟳ from 1 to 58° (steeper than than the angle-of-repose probably due to intense eddying in the leeside), with a mean⟳ of 8.4°.”

“Therefore, in steady conditions, a mean⟳ wave⟳ set-up is established on the leeside of the structure⟳.”

CEFR level