Lees: meaning, definitions and examples
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lees
[ liหz ]
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Plural form of the word 'lee', which refers to the side of a ship or aircraft that is sheltered from the wind.
Synonyms
downwind side, sheltered side
Examples of usage
- The ship turned to the lees to avoid the strong winds.
- The pilot maneuvered the aircraft to the lees for a smoother ride.
Translations
Translations of the word "lees" in other languages:
๐ต๐น lรช
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเคขเคผเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช liest
๐ฎ๐ฉ membaca
๐บ๐ฆ ัะธัะฐัั
๐ต๐ฑ czytasz
๐ฏ๐ต ่ชญใ
๐ซ๐ท lis
๐ช๐ธ lees
๐น๐ท okursun
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฝ๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ููุฑุฃ
๐จ๐ฟ ฤteลก
๐ธ๐ฐ ฤรญtaลก
๐จ๐ณ ่ฏป
๐ธ๐ฎ bereลก
๐ฎ๐ธ lest
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะพาะธััาฃ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแฎแฃแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ oxuyursan
๐ฒ๐ฝ lees
Word origin
The word 'lees' has origins in Middle English and Old English, where it originally referred to the sheltered side of a ship. Over time, it has also come to be used in textiles to describe the process of removing nap or fuzz. The word has maintained its nautical and textile associations, reflecting its historical roots in these industries.