Meaning & use
lee
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the side or area sheltered from the wind.
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The sailors anchored in the lee of the island to avoid the strong gusts.
We pitched our tent in the lee of a large boulder for protection from the storm.
A note on using this word
Common in nautical and outdoor contexts; the side facing the wind is called the 'windward' side.
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