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LEE

(noun, adj.sat, adj.)
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There are 10 meanings of the word Lee.

How to pronounce lee:

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Lee - as a noun

The side of something that is sheltered from the wind

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lee sideleeward11

United states filmmaker whose works explore the richness of black culture in america (born in 1957)

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shelton jackson leespike lee

United states striptease artist who became famous on broadway in the 1930s (1914-1970)

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gypsy rose leerose louise hovick

United states actor who was an expert in kung fu and starred in martial arts films (1940-1973)

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bruce leelee yuen kam

United states physicist (born in china) who collaborated with yang chen ning in disproving the principle of conservation of parity (born in 1926)

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tsung-dao lee

Leader of the american revolution who proposed the resolution calling for independence of the american colonies (1732-1794)

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richard henry lee

Soldier of the american revolution (1756-1818)

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henry leehenry lee iiilighthorse harry lee

American general who led the confederate armies in the american civil war (1807-1870)

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robert e. leerobert edward leerobert edwin lee

Lee - as an adjective satellite

Towards the side away from the wind

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downwind16

Lee - as an adjective

Facing away from the flow of a fluid, usually air.

Example Sentences

"During the storm, the boats sought refuge in the lee of the island."
"She sat in the lee of the tree to escape the strong wind."
"The golfer's ball landed in the lee of the bunker."
"The hikers took shelter in the lee of the mountain peak."
"The town is located in the lee of the hills, protecting it from strong winds."
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Word Game Points

Is LEE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, lee is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

LEE has a SCRABBLE points total of 3.

Is LEE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, lee is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
LEE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 4.

Is LEE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, lee is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
LEE has a WORDFEUD points total of 3.

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