foul-weather gear | protective garment that is intended to keep the wearer dry and warm in bad weather |
sheet tack mainsheet weather sheet shroud | (nautical) a line (rope or chain) that regulates the angle at which a sail is set in relation to the wind |
weather deck shelter deck | upper deck having no overhead protection from the weather, but sheltering the deck below |
weather map weather chart | (meteorology) a map showing the principal meteorological elements at a given time and over an extended region |
weather radar | radar that is able to detect clouds and precipitation |
weather satellite meteorological satellite | a satellite that transmits frequent picture of the earth below |
weather ship | an oceangoing vessel equipped to make meteorological observations |
weather strip weatherstrip weather stripping weatherstripping | a narrow strip of material to cover the joint of a door or window to exclude the cold |
weathervane weather vane vane wind vane | mechanical device attached to an elevated structure, rotates freely to show the direction of the wind |
watchfulness vigilance weather eye | vigilant attentiveness, he keeps a weather eye open for trouble |
meteorology weather forecasting | predicting what the weather will be |
weather forecast weather outlook | a forecast of the weather |
spell magic spell magical spell charm | a verbal formula believed to have magical force, he whispered a spell as he moved his hands, inscribed around its base is a charm in Balinese |
National Weather Service | the federal agency in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration that is responsible for weather forecast and preparation of weather maps |
weather bureau | an administrative unit responsible for gathering and interpreting meteorological data for weather study and forecasts |
meteorological observation post weather station | one of a network of observation posts where meteorological data is recorded |
weatherman weather forecaster | predicts the weather |
cold weather | a period of unusually cold weather |
fair weather sunshine temperateness | moderate weather, suitable for outdoor activities |
hot weather | a period of unusually high temperatures |
weather weather condition conditions atmospheric condition | the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation, they were hoping for good weather, every day we have weather conditions and yesterday was no exception, the conditions were too rainy for playing in the snow |
sinking spell | a temporary decline in health or value |
to windward windward side weatherboard weather side | the side toward the wind |
enchantment spell trance | a psychological state induced by (or as if induced by) a magical incantation |
good weather | weather suitable for outdoor activities |
bad weather inclemency inclementness | weather unsuitable for outdoor activities |
raw weather | unpleasantly cold and damp weather |
while piece spell patch | a period of indeterminate length (usually short) marked by some action or condition, he was here for a little while, I need to rest for a piece, a spell of good weather, a patch of bad weather |
cold spell cold snap | a spell of cold weather |
hot spell | a spell of hot weather |
breath breather breathing place breathing space breathing spell breathing time | a short respite |
go spell tour turn | a time for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else), it's my go, a spell of work |
spell | take turns working, the workers spell every four hours |
weather | change under the action or influence of the weather, A weathered old hut |
fingerspell finger-spell | communicate by means of specific gestures, as an alternative to sign language, The Deaf often fingerspell |
spell import | indicate or signify, I'm afraid this spells trouble! |
spell spell out | orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of, How do you spell this word? We had to spell out our names for the police officer |
spell out | make explicit, specify in detail, You should spell out your demands |
spell | place under a spell |
spell write | write or name the letters that comprise the conventionally accepted form of (a word or part of a word), He spelled the word wrong in this letter |
spell out | spell fully and without abbreviating, Can you spell out your middle name instead of just giving the initial? |
weather | sail to the windward of |
weather | cause to slope |
spell | relieve (someone) from work by taking a turn, She spelled her husband at the wheel |
weather endure brave brave out | face and withstand with courage, She braved the elements |
weather-bound | delayed or shut in by bad weather, weather-bound traffic, irritable weather-bound children |
fascinated hypnotized hypnotised mesmerized mesmerised spellbound spell-bound transfixed | having your attention fixated as though by a spell |
weather-stripped | having cracks blocked with weather stripping |
upwind weather(a) | towards the side exposed to wind |
all-weather | usable or operative or practiced in all kinds of weather, a good all-weather road, all-weather flying |