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Meaning of weathered

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

weathered

verb

Definitions

  1. To expose to the weather, or show the effects of such exposure, or to withstand such effects.

  2. (by extension) To sustain the trying effect of; to bear up against and overcome; to endure; to resist.

  3. To break down, of rocks and other materials, under the effects of exposure to rain, sunlight, temperature, and air.

  4. To pass to windward in a vessel, especially to beat 'round.

    Example: to weather a cape; to weather another ship

adjective

Definitions

  1. Worn by weather, as of rocks, stone, etc.

  2. Made slightly sloping, so as to throw off water.