Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: leeway
IPA transcription: [l'iw,eɪ]
noun meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: allowance, leeway, margin, tolerance
    Meaning: a permissible difference; allowing some freedom to move within limits
  • Synonyms: leeway
    Meaning: (of a ship or plane) sideways drift
Usage examples
  • They had a moment's leeway.
  • A moment's leeway, and no more, before the savage band would impale the four upon their stone-pointed spears.