weatherly
[ weth-er-lee ]
/ ˈwɛð ər li /
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adjective Nautical.
(of a ship or boat) making very little leeway when close-hauled.
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weatherly
/ (ˈwɛðəlɪ) /
adjective
(of a sailing vessel) making very little leeway when close-hauled, even in a stiff breeze
Derived forms of weatherly
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