lee
word
/ˈɫi/
lee
/lˈiː/
lee
Definition
The lee is the side of something that is sheltered from the wind. It is often used in sailing, weather, and outdoor contexts.
Usage & Nuances
This is a fairly uncommon and somewhat technical word in everyday English. It appears in phrases like 'in the lee of' and contrasts with 'windward', which means facing the wind.
Spanish: sotaventoPortuguese (BR): sotaventoPortuguese (PT): sotaventoChinese (Simplified): 背风处 - 避风处Chinese (Traditional): 背風處 - 避風處Hindi: हवा से बची हुई दिशा - ओट वाली तरफArabic: الجهة المعاكسة للرياح - الجهة المحمية من الرياحBengali: আড়াল - বাতাস-আড়ালRussian: подветренная сторонаJapanese: 風下側 (ふうかがわ) - 風よけVietnamese: chỗ khuất gióKorean: 바람그늘 - 바람을 피하는 곳Turkish: rüzgaraltıUrdu: ہوا سے محفوظ حصہIndonesian: chỗ khuất gió
Example Sentences
We stood in the lee of the wall to stay warm.
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Let's stop in the lee of that building for a minute—it's really windy out here.
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The hikers found a quiet spot in the lee of the hill and took a break there.
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We had lunch in the lee of a dune, away from the worst of the wind.
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The boat moved to the lee side of the island.
basic
They put the tent in the lee of some rocks.
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