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Lee shore

A shore downwind of a ship. A ship which cannot sail well to windward risks being blown onto a lee shore and grounded.

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lee shore
Boat; General boating

A shore downwind of a ship. A ship which cannot sail well to windward risks being blown onto a lee shore and grounded.

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Transportation; Nautical

a shore downwind of a ship. A ship which cannot sail well to windward risks being blown onto a lee shore and grounded.

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Garden; Gardening

The shore toward which the prevailing winds are blowing. It is not protected from strong wave action and may have breakers.

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Geography; Physical geography

The land area bordering a relatively large water body like a lake or ocean.

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Engineering; Coastal engineering

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A brace or prop used for support while building or repairing a ship.

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Transportation; Nautical

Charges for the services of tugs assisting a ship or other vessels in ports or other locations; the act of towing a ship or other objects from one place to another.

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When one or more vessels are being towed; when a tug is towing (hauling) one or more floating objects.

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