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leeward
(English) Modifier of reef area exposure indicating the side opposite to direction of prevailing winds. (See also: reef area, lee, windward)
sous le vent
(French) Modification d'exposition du récif qui indique le côté opposé à la direction des vents dominants. (See also: reef area, lee, windward)
resguardo
(Portuguese) Modificação na zona exposta da costa indicando a zona oposta aos ventos predominantes. (See also: reef area, lee, windward)

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