Leeway

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-006916",
  "term": "Leeway",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "The lateral movement of an object or person across the surface of water due to the force of wind acting on its exposed area. This drift is a component of total drift in search and rescue operations, influencing the trajectory of objects in the marine environment. It is typically expressed as a percentage of the wind speed.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/leeway/"
}