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Definition of lee - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
shelterTECH. sheltered side away from the windTECH.
- The ship found calm in the lee of the island..
2.
beveragesDated lees or dregs at the bottom of a liquidDated
- The wine had settled on the lee.
3.
measurementRare obsolete unit of Chinese distanceRare
- The ancient map marked distances in lee.
Adjective
maritimeTECH. on the side away from the windTECH.
- The lee shore was calm and safe.
Images of lee
lees or dregs at the bottom of a liquid
Expressions with lee
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sheltered from wind by a nearby object
The boat anchored in the lee of the island.
sheltered from the wind by an object
The boat anchored under the lee of the island.
stationary wave formed leeward of mountains
Pilots must be cautious of lee waves near the mountains.
experience a tendency to turn away from wind
The yacht began to have a lee helm during the race.
when the sail is on the wrong side
The boat went by the lee during the race.
fabric preventing falls from a bunk on a boat
The sailor secured the lee cloth before the storm.
Origin of lee
Old English, hleo (shelter)
Terms with lee included in their meaning
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maritime
sail a boat away from a lee shore by tacking
geography
city in Lee County, Florida, on the Gulf of Mexico
acr: Jeet Kune Do
martial art created by Bruce Lee
snowdrift
steep slope on the lee side of a snowdrift
maritime
on the lee side of a ship
date
the specific day Lee was born
celebration
day to celebrate Lee's birth
celebration
holiday marking the birth of Robert E. Lee
history
holiday marking the birth date of Confederate General Robert E. Lee
Examples of lee in a sentence
The lee of the building provided a perfect picnic spot. The sediment formed a thick lee in the bottle. After pouring, the lee remained at the bottom. The merchant calculated the journey in lee. Historical records often mention distances in lee. The boat anchored on the lee side of the island.
We found shelter in a lee bay during the storm.
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- French:côté abrité, sous le vent, ...
- German:Lee, windabgewandt, ...
- Italian:lato protetto, fecce, ...
- Spanish:sotavento, de sotavento, ...
- Portuguese:sotavento, a sotavento, ...
- Chinese:避风处, 背风的, ...
- Japanese:風下, 風下の, ...
- Arabic:الجهة المحمية, مَحْمِي, ...
- Hebrew:צַד חֲסוּת, מוּגָן מֵהָרוּחַ, ...
- Russian:подветренная сторона, подветренный, ...
- Ukrainian:підвітряна сторона, підвітряний, ...
- Hindi:हवा की ओट, हवा से बचा हुआ, ...
Definition of Lee - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
namescommon last name in English-speaking countries
- Bruce Lee was a famous martial artist.
2.
given nameunisex given name used in combination names
- Lee Ann is coming to the party tonight.
3.
historyUS American general in the Civil WarUS
- Robert E. Lee was a Confederate general.
4.
geographyplace name for various locations in England and the US
- They visited Lee, a small town in New Hampshire.
5.
entertainmentRare US famous US film actor and kung fu expertRare US
- Bruce Lee starred in Enter the Dragon.
Expressions with Lee
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the specific day Lee was born
Lee's birthday is on March 5th.
holiday marking the birth of Robert E. Lee
Robert E Lee Day is celebrated on January 19.
holiday marking the birth date of Confederate General Robert E. Lee
Robert E Lee's Birthday is celebrated on January 19.
cup of tea
She offered me some Rosie Lee.
harbor sheltered from the wind
The ship docked at the lee port for safety.
Examples of Lee in a sentence
Lee is a common surname in the class. Lee Jordan will host the event. Lee and Sam are visiting tomorrow. Lee's strategies are studied in military schools. The legacy of Lee is still debated today. Lee is famous for its annual music festival.
The historic buildings in Lee attract many visitors. Lee's influence on martial arts is legendary. Many admire Lee for his philosophy and skills.
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- French:Lee, ...
- German:Lee, Bruce Lee, ...
- Italian:Lee, nome proprio unisex usato anche in nomi composti, ...
- Spanish:Lee, ...
- Portuguese:Lee, ...
- Chinese:李, 李镇, ...
- Japanese:リー, ...
- Arabic:لِي, بروس لي, ...
- Hebrew:לִי, ...
- Russian:Ли, ...
- Ukrainian:Лі, Брюс Лі, ...
- Hindi:ली, ...
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