lee side

• Lado de um navio, montanha ou outra estrutura que está protegido do vento, oposto ao lado de onde o vento sopra. Também pode se referir ao abrigo ou proteção proporcionada por esse lado.

The side of a ship, mountain, or other structure that is sheltered from the wind, opposite the windward side.

1. Sheltered sideB2formal

   The side of a mountain, hill, or ship that is sheltered from the wind.

   Sotavento

   • The climbers set up camp on the lee side of the mountain.
   • The ship anchored on the lee side of the island to avoid the storm.
   • The lee side of the hill was much warmer and calmer.