01 adv. On or toward the lee, or the side away from the wind; the opposite of aweather. The helm of a ship is alee when pressed close to the lee side.
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On or toward the lee, or the side away from the wind; the opposite of aweather. The helm of a ship is alee when pressed close to the lee side.(Naut.)
Phrases & compounds
Hard alee —
an order to put the helm to the lee side.