lee

(noun) United States filmmaker whose works explore the richness of black culture in America (born in 1957). Synonyms: Lee, Spike Lee, Shelton Jackson Lee.

(noun) United States striptease artist who became famous on Broadway in the 1930s (1914-1970). Synonyms: Lee, Gypsy Rose Lee, Rose Louise Hovick.

(noun) United States actor who was an expert in kung fu and starred in martial arts films (1941-1973). Synonyms: Lee, Bruce Lee, Lee Yuen Kam.

(noun) United States physicist (born in China) who collaborated with Yang Chen Ning in disproving the principle of conservation of parity (born in 1926). Synonyms: Lee, Tsung Dao Lee.

(noun) leader of the American Revolution who proposed the resolution calling for independence of the American Colonies (1732-1794). Synonyms: Lee, Richard Henry Lee.

(noun) soldier of the American Revolution (1756-1818). Synonyms: Lee, Henry Lee, Lighthorse Harry Lee.

(noun) American general who led the Confederate Armies in the American Civil War (1807-1870). Synonyms: Lee, Robert E. Lee, Robert Edward Lee.

(noun) the side of something that is sheltered from the wind. Synonyms: lee side, leeward.

(adj) towards the side away from the wind. Synonyms: downwind, lee(prenominal).