weather

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weather
ˈwɛðə Listen
Meanings
noun
  • the state of the atmosphere at a particular place and time as regards heat, cloudiness, dryness, sunshine, wind, rain, etc.
    E.g. if the weather's good we can go for a walk
verb
  • wear away or change the appearance or texture of (something) by long exposure to the atmosphere.
    E.g. his skin was weathered almost black by his long outdoor life
  • (of a ship) come safely through (a storm).
    E.g. the sturdy boat had weathered the storm well
  • make (boards or tiles) overlap downwards to keep out rain.
  • allow (a hawk) to spend a period perched in the open air.
    E.g. I would advise to weather her in her hood

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