Alee

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(definition) by Webster 1913 Tue Dec 21 1999 at 21:42:59

A*lee" (#), adv. [Pref. a- + lee.] Naut.

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.

Hard alee, or Luff alee, an order to put the helm to the lee side.

 

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