Overweather
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌəʊvə(ɹ)ˈwɛðə(ɹ)/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Overweather is a verb meaning (transitive, obsolete) To expose too long to the influence of harsh weather, or show the effects of such exposure.
Meaning
(transitive, obsolete) To expose too long to the influence of harsh weather, or show the effects of such exposure.
More Meanings
- (aviation) Flying high enough to avoid storms and turbulence.
Example Sentences
This quest for greater knowledge to be utilized in connection with its aircraft of the near future is to be sought through TWA's new experimental overweather laboratory plane.
[…]The scarfed bark puts from her native bay, Hugg'd and embraced by the wanton wind! How like a prodigal doth she return, With over-weather'd ribs, and ragged sails, Lean, rent and beggar'd by the wanton wind!
Word Forms
- overweathers
- overweathering
- overweathered
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include unweather, overheave, bewray, expone, outwear, overwear.
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