Lee

Pronunciation: /ˈliː/

Lee (noun)

  1. The side of something that is protected from the wind.
  2. A calm area behind something that blocks the wind.

Examples

  • The sailors took refuge on the lee of the island.
  • The hikers rested on the lee side of the hill.

Common collocations: lee side, find lee, in the lee, lee waters

Synonyms of Lee

Neutral

Antonyms of Lee

  • nautical direction