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Word: Weather
Speech Type: Noun
Old English weder, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch weer and German Wetter, probably also to the noun wind
ˈwɛðə
the state of the atmosphere at a particular place and time as regards heat, cloudiness, dryness, sunshine, wind, rain, etc.
Short Definition:state of atmosphere as regards heat, cloudiness, etc.
Examples:- if the weather's good we can go for a walk
Word: Weather
Speech Type: Verb
ˈwɛðə
wear away or change the appearance or texture of (something) by long exposure to the atmosphere
Short Definition:wear away something by exposure to atmosphere
Examples:- his skin was weathered almost black by his long outdoor life
(of a ship) come safely through (a storm)
Short Definition:(of ship) come safely through
Examples:- the sturdy boat had weathered the storm well
make (boards or tiles) overlap downwards to keep out rain.
Short Definition:make boards or tiles overlap downwards to keep out rain
allow (a hawk) to spend a period perched in the open air
Short Definition:allow hawk to spend period perched in open air
Examples:- I would advise to weather her in her hood
- this perch is small enough to be moved outside when the bird is weathering
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