'Lee' in the Bible

And putting to sea from thence, we sailed under the lee of Cyprus, because the winds were contrary.

And when we had sailed slowly many days, and were come with difficulty over against Cnidus, the wind not further suffering us, we sailed under the lee of Crete, over against Salmone;

And running under the lee of a small island called Cauda, we were able, with difficulty, to secure the boat: