weathering
verb
Definitions
To expose to the weather, or show the effects of such exposure, or to withstand such effects.
(by extension) To sustain the trying effect of; to bear up against and overcome; to endure; to resist.
To break down, of rocks and other materials, under the effects of exposure to rain, sunlight, temperature, and air.
To pass to windward in a vessel, especially to beat 'round.
Example: to weather a cape; to weather another ship
noun
Definitions
Weather, especially favourable or fair weather.
Mechanical or chemical breaking down of rocks in situ by weather or other causes.
A slight inclination given to an approximately horizontal surface to enable it to throw off water.