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Abbreviations dictionary. 2012.
Abbreviations dictionary. 2012.
weatherability — /wedh euhr euh bil i tee/, n. the property of a material that permits it to endure or resist exposure to the weather. [1945 50; WEATHER + ABILITY] * * * … Universalium
weather-beaten — /wedh euhr beet n/, adj. 1. bearing evidences of wear or damage as a result of exposure to the weather. 2. tanned, hardened, or otherwise affected by exposure to weather: a weather beaten face. [1520 30] * * * … Universalium
weatherboard — /wedh euhr bawrd , bohrd /, n. 1. an early type of board used as a siding for a building. 2. Chiefly Brit. any of various forms of board used as a siding for a building. 3. Naut. the side of a vessel toward the wind. v.t. 4. to cover or furnish… … Universalium
weatherboarding — /wedh euhr bawr ding, bohr /, n. 1. a covering or facing of weatherboards. 2. weatherboards collectively. [1625 35; WEATHERBOARD + ING1] * * * … Universalium
weather-bound — /wedh euhr bownd /, adj. delayed or shut in by bad weather. [1580 90] * * * … Universalium
weathercast — /wedh euhr kast , kahst /, n. a forecast of weather conditions, esp. on radio or television. [1865 70; WEATHER + (FORE)CAST] * * * … Universalium
weathercoat — /wedh euhr koht /, n. 1. Also, weathercoating. a weatherproof coating, applied esp. to the exterior of a building. 2. Chiefly Brit. a waterproof coat for wear in bad weather. [1895 1900; WEATHER + COAT] * * * … Universalium
weathercock — /wedh euhr kok /, n. 1. a weather vane with the figure of a rooster on it. 2. (loosely) any weather vane. 3. a person who readily adopts the latest fads, opinions, etc.: The count is the weathercock of the jet set. [1250 1300; ME wedercoc. See… … Universalium
weathered — /wedh euhrd/, adj. 1. seasoned or otherwise affected by exposure to the weather. 2. (of wood) artificially treated to seem discolored or stained by the action of air, rain, etc. 3. (of rocks) worn, disintegrated, or changed in color or… … Universalium
weatherfish — /wedh euhr fish /, n., pl. (esp. collectively) weatherfish, (esp. referring to two or more kinds or species) weatherfishes. any of several loaches of the genus Misgurnus, esp. the European M. fossilis, which shows increased activity in response… … Universalium