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weather

გამოთქმა: /ˈwɛðə/

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Universal
  • 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
  • [as modifier] denoting the side from which the wind is blowing, especially on board a ship; windward:the weather side of the yachtContrasted with lee.

ზმნა

Universal
  • 1wear away or change the appearance or texture of (something) by long exposure to the atmosphere: [with object and complement]:his skin was weathered almost black by his long outdoor life
  • [no object] (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
  • 2(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
  • Sailing get to the windward of (a cape).
  • 3make (boards or tiles) overlap downwards to keep out rain.
  • (in building) slope or bevel (a surface) to throw off rain.
  • 4 (usually as noun weathering) Falconry allow (a hawk) to spend a period perched in the open air.

in all weathers

British in every kind of weather, both good and bad: she’s out exercising her dog in all weathers

keep a weather eye on

observe very carefully, especially for changes or developments: regular bank statements let you keep a weather eye on your finances

make heavy weather of

informal have unnecessary difficulty in dealing with (a task or problem): why do we make such heavy weather of learning languages?
[from the nautical phrase make good or bad weather of it, referring to a ship in a storm]

under the weather

informal slightly unwell or in low spirits: she was sufficiently under the weather to have to pull out of the championship he’s been under the weather since he’s been on his own

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