LEE


Meaning of LEE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ li: ]

n. 1 shelter given by a neighbouring object (under the lee of). 2 (in full lee side) the sheltered side, the side away from the wind (opp. weather side). ølee-board a plank frame fixed to the side of a flat-bottomed vessel and let down into the water to diminish leeway. lee shore the shore to leeward of a ship. [OE hleo f. Gmc]

English main colloquial, spoken dictionary.      Английский основной разговорный словарь.