Definitions

1. noun

A rare or obsolete term for a low-lying or marshy area, often near a river or lake.

“The archaeologists discovered evidence of a leewan in the ancient village, which had been hidden beneath the marshy waters for centuries.”

2. noun

A type of small, agile boat used in traditional navigation of shallow waters.

“The local fishermen relied on their leewans to navigate the narrow channels and shallow waters of the coastal delta.”