On the side sheltered from the wind; in that direction.

Away from the direction from which the wind is blowing; downwind.

The drift of a ship or aeroplane in a leeward direction. / A varying degree or amount of freedom or flexibility.

An aquatic blood-sucking annelid of class Hirudinea, especially Hirudo medicinalis. / (figuratively) A person who derives profit from others in a parasitic fashion.

(transitive, literally) To apply a leech medicinally, so that it sucks blood from the patient. / (transitive, figuratively) To drain (resources) without giving back.

(archaic) A physician. / (Germanic paganism) A healer.

(archaic, rare) To treat, cure or heal.

(nautical) The vertical edge of a square sail. / (nautical) The aft edge of a triangular sail.

(anatomy, obsolete) The finger next to the little finger; ring-finger.

Cautious, suspicious, wary, hesitant, or nervous about something; having reservations or concerns. / (of a look or smile) Lecherous.