weather

weather [weth′ər]

n.

[ME weder < OE, akin to ON vethr, Ger wetter < IE base * we-, * awe-, to blow > WIND², OSlav vedro, fair weather]

1. the general condition of the atmosphere at a particular time and place, with regard to the temperature, moisture, cloudiness, etc.

2. disagreeable or harmful atmospheric conditions; storm, rain, etc. [protected against the weather]

vt.

1. to expose to the action of weather or atmosphere, as for airing, drying or seasoning

2. to wear away, discolor, disintegrate, or otherwise change for the worse by exposure to the atmosphere

3. to pass through safely or survive [to weather a storm]

4. to slope (masonry, cornices, sills, etc.) so as to allow water to run off

5. Naut. to pass to the windward of (a cape, reef, etc.)

vi.

1. to become discolored, disintegrated, etc. by exposure to the weather or atmosphere

2. to endure such exposure in a specified manner [canvas that weathers well]

adj.

1. designating or of the side of a ship, etc. toward the wind; windward

2. exposed to the elements [weather deck]

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make heavy weather of

[Chiefly Brit.] to create needless difficulties in dealing with

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☆ under the weather Informal

1. not feeling well; somewhat sick; ailing

2. somewhat drunk

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weather through

to pass or go safely through a storm, peril, difficulty, etc.