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Lee

usgb/liː/Volume
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Sheltered AreasPlay
The word 'lee' refers to any area that doesn't face direct wind, like the sheltered side of an island. SlideCampers set up their tents in the lee to avoid the harsh winds.
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Seeking SafetyPlay
'Lee' can imply a search for comfort or safety from natural elements when outdoors. SlideThe hikers rested in the lee of a large boulder when the winds picked up.