Definition of «lee»

The term "lee" has multiple meanings depending on its context.

1) In geography, it refers to a low-lying area that is prone to flooding or inundation during high tide or heavy rain.

2) In sailing and boating, it means the side of a ship or boat that faces the wind or current when moving forward. The opposite side is called "weather" side.

3) In archery, it refers to the direction from which the arrow is shot towards the target.

4) In military strategy, it signifies the weaker or less defensible part of a position that an attacker may exploit.

Phrases with «lee»

Sentences with «lee»

  • More fishing in lee of St Peter Island (16 kilometres long, eight kilometres wide) and return to the boat ramp to clean, fillet and package the fish to take home. (wikiaustralia.com)
  • HOW DOES DRIVING SCHOOL IN LEE MASSACHUSETTS WORK? (drivinguniversity.com)
  • Was it the species, was it the slope, was it the aspect — whether you're on the windward or lee side as the storm is rotating counterclockwise? (newscenter.lbl.gov)
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