It was our duty to sail the Ghost well to leeward of the last lee boat, so that all the boats should have fair wind to run for us in case of squalls or threatening weather.

The Sea Wolf by London, Jack View in context

You see, sir," he went on, "if once we dropped to leeward of the landing-place, it's hard to say where we should get ashore, besides the chance of being boarded by the gigs; whereas, the way we go the current must slacken, and then we can dodge back along the shore.

Treasure Island by Stevenson, Robert Louis View in context

And so on and so on, the ship meanwhile rushing on her way with a heavier list, a noisier splutter, a more threatening hiss of the white, almost blinding, sheet of foam to leeward.

The Mirror of the Sea by Conrad, Joseph View in context

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To leave no stone unturned
To leave off
To leave one in the lurch
To leave one out in the cold
To leave one to himself
To leave out
To leave to one's self
to leeward
To lend a hand
To lend one's ears
To let alone
To let be
To let blood
To let down
To let drive

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