To leeward, a nautical term used to describe the direction in which the wind is blowing, has several synonyms. Some commonly used alternatives are downwind, away from the windward side, and under the lee. These words describe the same concept but may be used in different contexts. For instance, downwind is usually used to indicate the direction the wind is blowing with relation to the vessel's position, while under the lee implies sheltered or protected from the wind. Other synonyms include within the lee, out of the wind, and in the lee of, all of which indicate a similar meaning. These synonyms can be used interchangeably depending on the context and style of writing.