leeway

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

The drift of a ship or aeroplane in a leeward direction.
A varying degree or amount of freedom or flexibility.
An adverse discrepancy or variation in a cumulative process, usually in the phrase make up leeway.

[ˈliːˌweɪ] en-us-leeway.ogg

leeway leeways

From lee (“side away from the wind”) + way.

freedom flexibility latitude margin wiggle room elbowroom

lee leeward

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