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The correct spelling is weathering.
How to pronounce weathering
verb
Say it like: Wee-the-rin-g
The correct spelling is weathering. To expose to the weather, or show the effects of such exposure, or to withstand such effects. For example: "to weather a cape; to weather another ship"
Usage Examples
“to weather a cape; to weather another ship”
“Joshua weathered a collision with a freighter near South Africa.”
Meanings
verb
- 1.To expose to the weather, or show the effects of such exposure, or to withstand such effects.
- 2.(by extension) To sustain the trying effect of; to bear up against and overcome; to endure; to resist.
- 3.To break down, of rocks and other materials, under the effects of exposure to rain, sunlight, temperature, and air.
- 4.To pass to windward in a vessel, especially to beat 'round.
- 5.To endure or survive an event or action without undue damage.
noun
- 1.Weather, especially favourable or fair weather.
- 2.Mechanical or chemical breaking down of rocks in situ by weather or other causes.
- 3.A slight inclination given to an approximately horizontal surface to enable it to throw off water.
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