lee (Meaning)
lee (n)
United States filmmaker whose works explore the richness of black culture in America (born in 1957)
United States striptease artist who became famous on Broadway in the 1930s (1914-1970)
United States actor who was an expert in kung fu and starred in martial arts films (1941-1973)
United States physicist (born in China) who collaborated with Yang Chen Ning in disproving the principle of conservation of parity (born in 1926)
leader of the American Revolution who proposed the resolution calling for independence of the American Colonies (1732-1794)
soldier of the American Revolution (1756-1818)
American general who led the Confederate Armies in the American Civil War (1807-1870)
the side of something that is sheltered from the wind
lee (s)
towards the side away from the wind
lee (v. i.)
To lie; to speak falsely.
lee (n.)
That which settles at the bottom, as of a cask of liquor (esp. wine); sediment; dregs; -- used now only in the plural.
A sheltered place; esp., a place protected from the wind by some object; the side sheltered from the wind; shelter; protection; as, the lee of a mountain, an island, or a ship.
That part of the hemisphere, as one stands on shipboard, toward which the wind blows. See Lee, a.
lee (a.)
Of or pertaining to the part or side opposite to that against which the wind blows; -- opposed to weather; as, the lee side or lee rail of a vessel.
Synonyms & Antonyms of lee
lee Sentence Examples
- There was a refreshing breeze as we walked along the windward side of the island, shielded from the harsh winds by a towering lee.
- The boat tilted to one side, its sails billowing in the wind as it tacked into the lee of the island, seeking shelter from the storm.
- The lee of the mountain provided a welcome respite from the relentless wind, allowing us to catch our breath and continue our journey.
- As the ship sailed through the narrow passage, it hugged the lee shore, keeping close to the land for safety and protection.
- The town was situated on the lee side of the hill, protected from the cold northern winds and enjoying the warmth of the sun.
- The lee of the rock formation provided a perfect hiding spot for the weary hikers, shielding them from the scorching summer sun.
- The aircraft carrier positioned itself on the lee side of the island, using the landmass as a natural barrier against enemy attacks.
- The windsurfer skillfully maneuvered his board, taking advantage of the lee of the sandbar to perform daring jumps and tricks.
- The wind blew strongly against the eastern side of the building, while the lee side remained relatively calm and undisturbed.
- The archers stood in a line, aiming their arrows at the targets placed on the lee side of the field, ensuring that the wind did not affect their shots.
FAQs About the word lee
United States filmmaker whose works explore the richness of black culture in America (born in 1957), United States striptease artist who became famous on Broadw
right, windward, outside, top,side, flank, left, underside, foot,leeward
center, middle, middle, interior,center, interior,inside, inside, midway, midway
There was a refreshing breeze as we walked along the windward side of the island, shielded from the harsh winds by a towering lee.
The boat tilted to one side, its sails billowing in the wind as it tacked into the lee of the island, seeking shelter from the storm.
The lee of the mountain provided a welcome respite from the relentless wind, allowing us to catch our breath and continue our journey.
As the ship sailed through the narrow passage, it hugged the lee shore, keeping close to the land for safety and protection.
