lee shore

American  

noun

1. a shore toward which the wind blows.

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idioms

1. on a lee shore,  in difficulty or danger.

Etymology

Origin of lee shore

First recorded in 1570–80

Example Sentences

Separated in the storm from the rest of the flotilla, the Wager rounded Cape Horn at last but caught on a lee shore in another gale as its captain tumbled through a hatch, an accident that left a fractured bone protruding from his armpit.

From Washington Post

Once when accompanying me to the coast to visit one of my children, there was a heavy sea on, and the steamer, on approaching the pier, rolled alarmingly, and was close on a lee shore.

From Project Gutenberg

A strong southerly wind suddenly sprang up, and, though protected by the outer reef, we were on a lee shore.

From Project Gutenberg

As he communicated his determination to his mate, and ordered him to put the ship before the wind— 'It's a harsh night to venture on a lee shore, sir; but your command shall be obeyed.'

From Project Gutenberg

No doubt he did this intending to wear her round, and bring her head to the southward, but it did not, it proved, make the least difference which way her head was turned, as she was on a lee shore, and there was no steam to work her off.

From Project Gutenberg