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weather joint
nounLow
/ˈweðə ˌdʒɔɪnt/The visible seam or line where two separate concrete slabs or sections of pavement or masonry meet.
weather map
nounMedium
/ˈweðə ˌmæp/A geographical map, often for a specific region or country, displaying current or predicted meteorological conditions using standardized symbols and colour codes.
weather radar
nounB2
/ˈweðə ˌreɪ.dɑː/An electronic system, often a ground-based station or onboard equipment, that uses radio waves to detect precipitation (rain, snow, hail), its intensity, movement, and location, primarily for meteorological forecasting.
weather report
nounC1
/ˈweðə rɪˌpɔːt/A summary or forecast of current and upcoming atmospheric conditions (e.g., temperature, precipitation, wind) for a specific area.
weather satellite
nounB2-C1
/ˈweð.ə ˌsæt.əl.aɪt/An artificial spacecraft placed in orbit around Earth, designed specifically to observe and monitor weather patterns, atmospheric conditions, and climate phenomena from space.
weather ship
nounLow
/ˈweðə ʃɪp/A vessel stationed at a fixed location in the ocean to collect meteorological and oceanographic data for weather forecasting and maritime safety.
weather signal
nounC1/C2
/ˈweðə ˌsɪɡnəl/A sign or indicator related to atmospheric conditions.
weather station
nounB2
/ˈweð.ə ˌsteɪ.ʃən/A facility or installation equipped with instruments for observing and recording atmospheric conditions.
weather strip
nounC1
/ˈweðə strɪp/A narrow strip of material (e.g., rubber, metal, felt) attached to the edges of doors or windows to seal gaps and prevent drafts, rain, or dust from entering.
weather stripping
nounC1
/ˈweðə ˌstrɪpɪŋ/Narrow strips of material (felt, plastic, rubber, metal) installed around movable parts of doors, windows, or other openings to prevent the passage of air and moisture.
weather tide
nounVery Low / Archaic / Literary
/ˈweðə taɪd/A period of time, typically lasting several days, characterized by specific, often stormy or unsettled, weather conditions.
weather vane
nounC1
/ˈweðə veɪn/a device, often mounted on a roof, that turns to show the direction of the wind.
weather window
nounC1
/ˈweð.ə ˌwɪn.dəʊ/A limited period of time when weather conditions are suitable for a specific outdoor activity.
weatherability
nounLow
/ˌweðərəˈbɪləti/The capacity of a material or object to endure or perform under exposure to weather conditions over time, especially resistance to degradation.
weatherboard
nounverb-transitiveC2
/ˈwɛðəbɔːd/A sloping board or piece of cladding fitted to the external wall of a building, especially at the eaves, to throw rainwater clear and protect the wall.
weatherboarding
nounC1
/ˈweðəbɔːdɪŋ/Overlapping horizontal boards fixed to the exterior walls of a building as a protective cladding.
weathercast
nounLow to Mid
/ˈweðəˌkɑːst/A brief broadcast that predicts and reports the weather, typically on television or radio.
weathercaster
nounLow
/ˈweðəˌkɑːstə/A person, typically on television or radio, who presents weather forecasts.
weathercoat
nounC2
/ˈweðəˌkəʊt/A coat designed to protect against rain, wind, and other harsh weather.
weathercock
nounverblow
/ˈweð.ə.kɒk/A revolving pointer, often in the shape of a rooster, mounted on a high point (like a church spire) to show the direction of the wind.

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