2syllables
weathered
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Definitions ofweathered
1verb
- 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"
- To endure or survive an event or action without undue damage.
Example: "Joshua weathered a collision with a freighter near South Africa."
- To place (a hawk) unhooded in the open air.
1adjective
- Worn by weather, as of rocks, stone, etc.
- Made slightly sloping, so as to throw off water.
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