weathering

verb

Meaning

To expose to the weather, or show the effects of such exposure, or to withstand such effects.
(by extension) To sustain the trying effect of; to bear up against and overcome; to endure; to resist.
To break down, of rocks and other materials, under the effects of exposure to rain, sunlight, temperature, and air.
To pass to windward in a vessel, especially to beat 'round.
To endure or survive an event or action without undue damage.
To place (a hawk) unhooded in the open air.
Weather, especially favourable or fair weather.
Mechanical or chemical breaking down of rocks in situ by weather or other causes.
A slight inclination given to an approximately horizontal surface to enable it to throw off water.

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