lee-gage

A form of lee gauge — The position of a sailing vessel leeward of another in battle, often restricting manoeuvrability and gunnery.

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Meanings

nounlee-gage (uncountable)
  1. alternativeuncountableAlternative spelling of lee gauge.
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APA

lee-gage. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/lee-gage

MLA

“lee-gage.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/lee-gage. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “lee-gage,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/lee-gage.

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