weatherly

American  

[weth-er-lee] / ˈwɛð ər li /

adjective

Nautical.

1. (of a ship or boat) making very little leeway when close-hauled.

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weatherly British  

/ ˈwɛðəlɪ /

adjective

1. (of a sailing vessel) making very little leeway when close-hauled, even in a stiff breeze

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Other Word Forms

• weatherliness noun

Etymology

Origin of weatherly

First recorded in 1645–55; weather + -ly

Example Sentences

Built with a view of encountering the short steep seas of Poole Bar, she was typical of the weatherly boats that have justly earned a splendid reputation for seaworthiness.

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The reports of the "packet" describe her as being comfortable and weatherly, and very regular in keeping up her time-table.

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In a stout, weatherly craft, although on very unconventional lines according to British standards, there was little cause for anxiety on the score of danger.

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It is really wonderful to see how weatherly such a frail affair can be, and how literally safe in a rough seaway.

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For more than an hour the issue was in gravest doubt; then hope began to revive as the good ship's weatherly qualities became manifest, and it was plain to all that we were drawing clear.

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