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lees

 

[ liหz ]

Context #1

reading

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.
Context #2

textiles

The act of removing the nap or fuzz from a fabric by brushing or cutting.

Synonyms

buff, polish, smooth

Examples of usage

  • She carefully leesed the fabric to give it a smoother texture.
  • The tailor leesed the edges of the garment for a clean finish.

Translations

Translations of the word "lees" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น lรช

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคขเคผเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช liest

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ membaca

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‡ะธั‚ะฐั”ัˆ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ czytasz

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ชญใ‚€

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท lis

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ lees

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท okursun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฝ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠู‚ุฑุฃ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ฤteลก

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ฤรญtaลก

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฏป

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ bereลก

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ lest

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะพา›ะธัั‹าฃ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒ˜แƒ—แƒฎแƒฃแƒšแƒแƒ‘

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ oxuyursan

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.