[f. LEE sb.1 + BOARD.] A strong frame of plank, fixed to the side of a flat-bottomed vessel, which, being let down into the water diminishes her drift to leeward.
1691. T. H[ale], Acc. New Invent., 126. Of the Lee-boards, their use, dimension and place.
1732. Lord Tyrawly, in Buccleuch MSS. (Hist. MSS. Comm.), I. 381. The Molettas … steer almost altogether by their lee-board.
1813. Gentl. Mag., June, 522/1. With respect to keeping to windward, lee-boards and sliding keels will effect this.
1829. Marryat, F. Mildmay, ii. The lee-board of a Dutch schuyt.
