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lee

The correct spelling is lee.

How to pronounce lee

/liː/
noun

IPA: /liː/

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The correct spelling is lee. A protected cove or harbor, out of the wind. For example: "the lee of a mountain, an island, or a ship"

Usage Examples

the lee of a mountain, an island, or a ship

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A protected cove or harbor, out of the wind.
  2. 2.The side of the ship away from the wind.
  3. 3.A sheltered place, especially a place protected from the wind by some object; the side sheltered from the wind (see also leeside); shelter; protection.
  4. 4.Lees; dregs.

adjective

  1. 1.Facing away from the flow of a fluid, usually air.

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