nounπShareA protected cove or harbor, out of the wind."The small fishing boat found safe harbor in the lee of the island, sheltered from the storm's strong winds. "nauticalgeographyweatheroceansailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe side of the ship away from the wind."The sailors huddled on the lee of the ship, seeking shelter from the biting wind. "nauticalsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA sheltered place, especially a place protected from the wind by some object; the side sheltered from the wind (see also leeside); shelter; protection."the lee of a mountain, an island, or a ship"environmentnaturegeographyweatherplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareFacing away from the flow of a fluid, usually air."The lee side of the building was shaded and cool. "naturenauticalweathersailingenvironmentdirectionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareLees; dregs."After the party, the bottom of the punch bowl contained a thick layer of lee. "substanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
