ALL meanings of weathering
weath·er·ing
W w - noun weathering the state of the atmosphere with respect to wind, temperature, cloudiness, moisture, pressure, etc. 1
- noun weathering a strong wind or storm or strong winds and storms collectively: We've had some real weather this spring. 1
- noun weathering a weathercast: The radio announcer will read the weather right after the commercial. 1
- noun weathering Usually, weathers. changes or vicissitudes in one's lot or fortunes: She remained a good friend in all weathers. 1
- verb with object weathering to expose to the weather; dry, season, or otherwise affect by exposure to the air or atmosphere: to weather lumber before marketing it. 1
- verb with object weathering to discolor, disintegrate, or affect injuriously, as by the effects of weather: These crumbling stones have been weathered by the centuries. 1
- verb with object weathering to bear up against and come safely through (a storm, danger, trouble, etc.): to weather a severe illness. 1
- verb with object weathering Nautical. (of a ship, mariner, etc.) to pass or sail to the windward of: to weather a cape. 1
- verb with object weathering Architecture. to cause to slope, so as to shed water. 1
- verb without object weathering to undergo change, especially discoloration or disintegration, as the result of exposure to atmospheric conditions. 1
- verb without object weathering to endure or resist exposure to the weather: a coat that weathers well. 1
- verb without object weathering to go or come safely through a storm, danger, trouble, etc. (usually followed by through): It was a difficult time for her, but she weathered through beautifully. 1
- idioms weathering under the weather, Informal. somewhat indisposed; ailing; ill. suffering from a hangover. more or less drunk: Many fatal accidents are caused by drivers who are under the weather. 1
- noun weathering (obsolete) Weather, especially favourable or fair weather. 1
- noun weathering (geology) Mechanical or chemical breaking down of rocks in situ by weather or other causes. 0
- noun weathering (architecture) A slight inclination given to an approximately horizontal surface to enable it to throw off water. 0
- verb weathering present participle of weather. 0
- noun weathering the mechanical and chemical breakdown of rocks by the action of rain, snow, cold, etc 0
- noun weathering a slope built to shed water 0
- noun weathering the destructive physical and chemical effects of the forces of weather on rock surfaces, as in forming soil or sand 0