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weathered

/ˈwɛðərd/ /ˈwɛðəd/

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verb

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

Examples :

"The old wooden fence has weathered many storms over the years. "

weather environment appearance condition age

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verb

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

Examples :

"The small business weathered the economic recession and remained open. "

condition time wear environment weather

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verb

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

Examples :

"The old stone walls have weathered over many years, showing cracks and erosion. "

weather geology environment nature material

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verb

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

Examples :

"to weather a cape; to weather another ship"

nautical sailing

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verb

To endure or survive an event or action without undue damage.

Examples :

"Joshua weathered a collision with a freighter near South Africa."

environment disaster weather nature condition time

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verb

To place (a hawk) unhooded in the open air.

Examples :

"The falconer weathered the young hawk on a perch in the garden, letting it grow accustomed to the sights and sounds of the open air. "

animal bird nature

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adjective

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

Examples :

"The weathered stone steps of the old house were smooth and worn from years of rain and wind. "

weather geology appearance material nature environment

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adjective

Made slightly sloping, so as to throw off water.

Examples :

"The weathered sill of the window allowed the rain to run off easily, preventing water from seeping inside. "

architecture weather