a leeward tide is dangerous for small boats
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noun also lee tideUseful english dictionary. 2012.
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lee tide — noun a tide that runs in the same direction as the wind is blowing a leeward tide is dangerous for small boats • Syn: ↑leeward tide • Hypernyms: ↑tide * * * noun see leeward tide * * * a tidal current running in the direction toward which the… … Useful english dictionary
lee tide — n. a leeward tide: in full leeward tidal current … English World dictionary
lee tide — a tidal current running in the direction toward which the wind is blowing. Also, leeward tide. * * * … Universalium
lee tide — /ˈli taɪd/ (say lee tuyd) noun a tidal current running in the direction towards which the wind is blowing. Also, leeward tide …
Lee tide — Lee Lee, a. (Naut.) Of or pertaining to the part or side opposite to that against which the wind blows; opposed to {weather}; as, the lee side or lee rail of a vessel. [1913 Webster] {Lee gauge}. See {Gauge}, n. (Naut.) {Lee shore}, the shore on… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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