lee

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\ ˈlē

Definition of lee

(Entry 1 of 14)

1 : protecting shelter

2 : the side (as of a ship) or area that is sheltered from the wind

lee

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Definition of lee (Entry 2 of 14)

1 : of, relating to, or being the side sheltered from the wind — compare weather

2 : facing in the direction of motion of an overriding glacier —used especially of a hillside

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Definition of Lee (Entry 3 of 14)

Ann 1736–1784 American (English-born) Shaker

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Charles 1731–1782 American (English-born) general

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David Morris 1931– American physicist

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Fitzhugh 1835–1905 nephew of Robert E. Lee American general

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Francis Lightfoot 1734–1797 American statesman in Revolution

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(Nelle) Harper 1926–2016 American novelist

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Henry 1756–1818 Light-Horse Harry; father of Robert E. Lee American general

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Myung-bak 1941– president of South Korea (2008–13)

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Richard Henry 1732–1794 brother of Francis Lightfoot Lee American statesman in Revolution

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Robert E(dward) 1807–1870 American Confederate general

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Sir Sidney 1859–1926 English editor and scholar

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Definition of Lee (Entry 14 of 14)

Yuan Tseh 1936– American (Taiwanese-born) chemist

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Noun the lee of the ship

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“Lee.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lee. Accessed 20 Apr. 2021.

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lee

noun

English Language Learners Definition of lee

: the side of something that is sheltered from the wind

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lee

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Kids Definition of lee

(Entry 1 of 2)

1 : a protecting shelter

2 : the side (as of a ship) sheltered from the wind

lee

adjective

Kids Definition of lee (Entry 2 of 2)

: of or relating to the side sheltered from the wind

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