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weather

weather

7.9
On the side of a ship that faces the wind
  • adjective
  • /ˈwɛðər/
translation icon : barlovento
  • Standing on the weather deck, he faced the full force of the gale.

Examples

  • The sailors moved to the weather side of the boat to balance it against the wind.

  • The weather side of the building is always colder.

  • Make sure all loose equipment is secured on the weather rail.

  • They built the house with the weather wall facing the ocean.

  • The crew took shelter on the weather deck during the storm.

  • He could see the damage to the weather side of the ship after the rough voyage.

  • The old lighthouse stands on the weather end of the coastline, exposed to the elements.

Synonyms

upwind
vsweather
1 3.5

In the direction the wind comes from

describes being located on the side that faces the wind rather than moving toward it
windward
vsweather
1 6.5

On the side that faces the wind

is used more broadly, not only for land or sea situations

Antonyms

leeward
  • Specialized
2 6.9

The side away from the wind that is protected from it

1 3.2

Protected from wind, rain, or danger by something that covers it

Idioms

21 5.3

Feeling slightly ill and not your usual self

11 5.2

To survive a difficult time by dealing with problems

Asking what the weather is like in a place

6.0

Complain angrily about bad weather that causes problems

Very wet, rainy weather that ducks like

Changing often in ways you cannot predict

A joking phrase for weather so rainy that only ducks enjoy it

Have a strong influence on a group's mood or decisions

heavy weather
  • Informal
8.3

Make a task seem harder than it is

Very wet weather that only ducks like

Very rainy weather that ducks enjoy

Compounds

46 1.0

Weather that makes being outside unpleasant, often with rain or strong wind

A United States government agency that gives weather forecasts and warnings

25 1.0

A period when the air is much colder than usual

The state of the air at a place and time, like temperature, wind, clouds, or rain

A short report that says what the weather will be like

weather station
  • Specialized
11 2.7

A place with instruments and people who measure and record the weather

10 1.0

Dry, mild, sunny conditions that are pleasant for outdoor activities

9 1.0

Warm, sunny, and comfortable weather that people enjoy

5 2.5

A map showing temperature, rain, and air pressure in a region at one time

weather satellite
  • Specialized
4 3.5

A satellite made by people that takes pictures and information about the Earth's weather

3 3.7

Suitable for use in any weather, like rain or snow

A person who says what the weather will be

weather forecasting
  • Specialized
3 3.4

Predicting what the weather will be like later in a place

Having a rough, worn look after being outdoors in sun or wind

A shift in the weather that brings different temperatures, rain, or wind

2 5.6

A person who helps only when things are good and leaves during problems

1 1.3

Nice dry conditions good for outdoor activities

Bright weather with a clear sky and no rain

An official office that collects and predicts weather

weather deck
  • Specialized
1 6.4

Top outside part of a ship open to rain and wind that protects the area below

weather stripping
  • Specialized
1 3.5

A thin piece of material placed around doors and windows to stop cold air, water or dust from entering

1 3.7

A rod on a roof that turns to show wind direction

fair-weather fan
  • Informal
1 7.4

A person who supports a team only when it is winning

Clothing that keeps you dry and warm in rain or storms

weather radar
  • Specialized
1 3.2

A device that finds clouds and rain to help weather forecasts

1 7.5

A careful watch for danger or change

A report that says what the weather will be like for a place and time

weather sheet
  • Jargon
1 9.9

A rope or chain used to control the angle of a sail to the wind

A jacket that keeps you dry and warm in wind or rain

A loyal person who helps you in good and bad times

Cold, wet weather that feels unpleasant outside

9.1

Unpleasant wet and cold weather that makes you feel miserable

A time with little or no sunshine

Very strong winds and heavy rain that make conditions dangerous

weather chart
  • Specialized
3.4

A map that shows weather in a place at one time, like wind and temperature

weather ship
  • Archaic
7.4

A ship at sea that collects and sends weather information

A part of a ship or building that faces the wind

4.3

A thin strip on doors or windows that stops cold air and water entering

Surface Forms

weather positive

Etymology

The adjective weather (as in 'weather side') comes from Old English weder, meaning 'wind' or 'storm', and simply means the side that faces the wind. So the weather side of a ship or place is the side exposed to wind and waves.