weather

A1
Pronunciation
/ˈwɛðə/
/ˈwɛðɚ/
Noun
6 definition(s)
1 Definition

The short term state of the atmosphere at a specific time and place, including the temperature, relative humidity, cloud cover, precipitation, wind, etc.

2 Definition

Unpleasant or destructive atmospheric conditions, and their effects.

Example Sentences
  • Wooden garden furniture must be well oiled as it is continuously exposed to weather.
3 Definition

The direction from which the wind is blowing; used attributively to indicate the windward side.

4 Definition

A situation.

5 Definition

A storm; a tempest.

6 Definition

A light shower of rain.

Verb
6 definition(s)
1 Definition

To expose to the weather, or show the effects of such exposure, or to withstand such effects.

2 Definition

(by extension) To sustain the trying effect of; to bear up against and overcome; to endure; to resist.

3 Definition

To break down, of rocks and other materials, under the effects of exposure to rain, sunlight, temperature, and air.

4 Definition

To pass to windward in a vessel, especially to beat 'round.

Example Sentences
  • to weather a cape; to weather another ship
5 Definition

To endure or survive an event or action without undue damage.

Example Sentences
  • Joshua weathered a collision with a freighter near South Africa.
6 Definition

To place (a hawk) unhooded in the open air.

Adjective
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

Facing towards the flow of a fluid, usually air.