lee
/liː/
adjective
- Relating to the side that is sheltered from the wind.
- Birds often build nests on the lee side of a cliff.
- Sailors prefer to anchor on the lee shore for safety.
- The lee side of the mountain had less snow than the windward side.
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noun
- The side of something that is sheltered from the wind, or the shelter itself.
- Gardeners often plant delicate flowers on the lee side of a wall.
- The ship found safe harbor in the lee of the island.
- We pitched our tent in the lee of the hill to escape the strong wind.
- Protection or shelter from difficulty or danger.
- He sought the lee of his family's support when facing criticism.
- The new policy provided a lee for small businesses during the economic downturn.
- The treaty offered a temporary lee from the threat of war.
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