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Weather
ˈwɛðə
- the state of the atmosphere at a particular place and time as regards heat, cloudiness, dryness, sunshine, wind, rain, etc.
"if the weather's good we can go for a walk"
- cold, wet, and unpleasant or unpredictable atmospheric conditions
"stone walls provide shelter from wind and weather"
- denoting the side from which the wind is blowing, especially on board a ship; windward
"the weather side of the yacht"
- wear away or change the appearance or texture of (something) by long exposure to the atmosphere
"his skin was weathered almost black by his long outdoor life"
- (of rock or other material) be worn away or altered by long exposure to the atmosphere
"the ice sheet preserves specimens that would weather away more quickly in other regions"
- (of a ship) come safely through (a storm)
"the sturdy boat had weathered the storm well"
- withstand (a difficulty or danger)
"this year has tested industry's ability to weather recession"
- get to the windward of (a cape)
- make (boards or tiles) overlap downwards to keep out rain
- (in building) slope or bevel (a surface) to throw off rain
- allow (a hawk) to spend a period perched in the open air
"I would advise to weather her in her hood"