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weathered

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weathered
1. Descriptive of a material or surface which has been exposed to the elements for a long period of time.
2. Having an upper surface which is splayed so as to throw off water.
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Bududreen was no mean sailor, but he was short handed, nor is it reasonable to suppose that even with a full crew he could have weathered the terrific gale which beat down upon the hapless vessel.
The Monster Men by Burroughs, Edgar Rice View in context
True, we had head winds all the time, and several stormy experiences which sent fifty percent of the passengers to bed sick and made the ship look dismal and deserted--stormy experiences that all will remember who weathered them on the tumbling deck and caught the vast sheets of spray that every now and then sprang high in air from the weather bow and swept the ship like a thunder-shower; but for the most part we had balmy summer weather and nights that were even finer than the days.
The Innocents Abroad by Twain, Mark View in context
They have weathered the storm, and may reasonably expect peace.
Howards End by Forster, E. M. View in context
 
 
 
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