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lee·way
 leeway
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- pronunciation:
- li
weI
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun)
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
additional time, space, or freedom to pursue, accomplish, or decide something.
The teacher gave them a lot of leeway with the experiment.We have a few minutes of leeway between planes.
- synonyms:
- latitude
- similar words:
- allowance, elbowroom, freedom, grace period, liberty, margin, play, range, room, scope, slack, space
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| definition 2: |
in nautical or aeronautical terminology, the drift of a ship or plane from its normal course to a leeward position.
- similar words:
- deviation, drift
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