weath|er|ly — «WEHTH uhr lee», adjective. (of a sailing vessel) that can sail close to the wind; making very little leeway when close hauled … Useful english dictionary
weath|er|y — «WEHTH uhr ee», adjective, er|i|er, er|i|est. changing like the weather; fitful: »... the weathery dalliance of gnats (Richard D. Blackmore) … Useful english dictionary
weath´er|i|za´tion — weath|er|ize «WEHTH uh ryz», transitive verb, ized, iz|ing. U.S. to insulate against cold weather, especially in order to conserve fuel: »Operation Open City helps the poor weatherize their homes and apartments and prevent wasting of fuel (New… … Useful english dictionary
weath|er|ize — «WEHTH uh ryz», transitive verb, ized, iz|ing. U.S. to insulate against cold weather, especially in order to conserve fuel: »Operation Open City helps the poor weatherize their homes and apartments and prevent wasting of fuel (New York Times).… … Useful english dictionary
Weath|er|man — «WEHTH uhr MAN», noun, plural men. Informal. a man who forecasts the weather, now especially a meteorologist or other person who is employed particularly to do so. Weath|er|man «WEHTH uhr muhn», noun, plural men. U.S. a member of a militant… … Useful english dictionary
weath|er|man — «WEHTH uhr MAN», noun, plural men. Informal. a man who forecasts the weather, now especially a meteorologist or other person who is employed particularly to do so. Weath|er|man «WEHTH uhr muhn», noun, plural men. U.S. a member of a militant… … Useful english dictionary
weath´er|proof´ness — weath|er|proof «WEHTH uhr PROOF», adjective, verb, noun. –adj. protected against rain, snow, or wind; able to stand exposure to all kinds of weather. –v.t. to make weatherproof. –n. Especially British. a raincoat. –weath´er|proof´ness, noun … Useful english dictionary
weath|er|proof — «WEHTH uhr PROOF», adjective, verb, noun. –adj. protected against rain, snow, or wind; able to stand exposure to all kinds of weather. –v.t. to make weatherproof. –n. Especially British. a raincoat. –weath´er|proof´ness, noun … Useful english dictionary
weath|er-wise — weath|er|wise «WEHTH uhr wyz», adverb. with reference to weather. weath|er wise «WEHTH uhr WYZ», adjective. 1. skillful in forecasting the changes of the weather. 2. skillful in forecasting changes in anything, such as the mood of the populace or … Useful english dictionary
weath|er|wise — «WEHTH uhr wyz», adverb. with reference to weather. weath|er wise «WEHTH uhr WYZ», adjective. 1. skillful in forecasting the changes of the weather. 2. skillful in forecasting changes in anything, such as the mood of the populace or political… … Useful english dictionary