alee

Related to alee: Aleve

a·lee

(ə-lē′)

adv.

At, on, or to the leeward side.

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alee

(əˈliː)

adv, adj (postpositive)

(Nautical Terms) nautical on or towards the lee: with the helm alee. Compare aweather

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a•lee

(əˈli)

adv., adj.

upon or toward the lee side of a vessel; away from the wind (opposed to aweather).

[1350–1400]

ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:

Adv.

alee - on or toward the lee; "put the helm alee"

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