HyperDic: leeway

English > 2 senses of the word leeway:
NOUNprocessleeway(of a ship or plane) sideways drift
attributeleeway, allowance, margin, tolerancea permissible / permissible difference
leeway > pronunciation
Soundsliy'wey.
Rhymesairway ... Zimbabwe: 74 rhymes with wey...
English > leeway: 2 senses > noun 1, process
Meaning(of a ship or plane) sideways drift.
Categoryairplane, aeroplane, planeAn aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
shipA vessel that carries passengers or freight
BroaderdriftThe gradual departure from an intended course due to external influences (as a ship or plane)
Spanishderiva
English > leeway: 2 senses > noun 2, attribute
MeaningA permissible / permissible difference; allowing some freedom to move within limits.
Synonymsallowance, margin, tolerance
Broaderdiscrepancy, disagreement, divergence, varianceA difference between conflicting facts or claims or opinions
Spanishmargen
Catalanmarge

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