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.
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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 championshiphe’s been under the weather since he’s been on his own
