lee vs topside

lee

noun
  • The side of the ship away from the wind. 

  • A protected cove or harbor, out of the wind. 

  • A sheltered place, especially a place protected from the wind by some object; the side sheltered from the wind (see also leeside); shelter; protection. 

adj
  • Facing away from the flow of a fluid, usually air. 

topside

noun
  • The surface of a ship’s hull that is above the water line. 

  • The structure and assembly of modules above the jacket or gravity base sub structure. 

  • The outer side of a round of beef. 

  • The structure and assembly of modules on the deck of any floating installation. 

  • The side or part of something that is at the top. 

adj
  • Abovedeck, such as on the weather deck or bridge. 

adv
  • Abovedeck, such as on the weather deck or bridge. 

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