Definition of Weatherliness in English :

Define Weatherliness in English

Weatherliness meaning in English

Meaning of Weatherliness in English

Pronunciation of Weatherliness in English

Weatherliness pronunciation in English

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Weatherliness

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Noun

1. weatherliness

(of a sailing vessel) the quality of being able to sail close to the wind with little drift to the leeward (even in a stiff wind)

Example Sentences:
'the Spanish ships had superior speed and weatherliness'

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Weatherliness

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

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Weatherliness

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adjective
Nautical
that can sail close to the wind with very little drift to leeward

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Weatherliness

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adj.
Able to sail close to the wind with little drift to leeward.

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