lee
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Also seen as: lees
Sense 1
A protected cove or harbor, out of the wind.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
The side of the ship away from the wind.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Facing away from the flow of a fluid, usually air.
Ngược với dòng chảy của chất lỏng, thường là không khí
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Adjective
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “lee” mean?
A protected cove or harbor, out of the wind.
Is “lee” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.