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weatherglass

weatherglass

8.5
An instrument that shows air pressure to predict weather
  • noun
  • /ˈwɛðərˌɡlæs/
  • Archaic
translation icon : barómetro
  • The old sailor consulted his weatherglass before deciding whether to set sail in the morning.

Examples

  • She inherited a beautiful antique weatherglass from her grandfather.

  • The weatherglass indicated a storm was coming.

  • A sudden drop in the weatherglass warned the villagers of an approaching storm.

  • My grandfather always checked the weatherglass before going out.

  • The old weatherglass in the corner of the room predictably showed changes before the storm arrived.

  • You can use a weatherglass to anticipate the weather by monitoring the atmospheric pressure changes.

  • Farmers often rely on a weatherglass to help them decide the best time for planting crops.

Synonyms

barometer
vsweatherglass
  • Specialized
26 4.6

A tool that measures air pressure to help predict the weather

is simpler and informal instrument that shows pressure changes to predict weather

Surface Forms

weatherglass singular
weatherglasses plural

Morphology

weatherglass = weather + glass (transparent) = weather + glass

The compound 'weather' + 'glass' clearly denotes a glass instrument associated with observing or indicating the weather, so learners can readily infer the meaning.

Etymology

The word weatherglass comes from the simple parts weather and glass. It was a glass tool that 'showed' changes in the air so people could guess the weather, which is why the word now means a tool for predicting the weather.