weather shore
"Weather shore" is a term used in nautical contexts to describe a shoreline that faces into the wind, offering protection to vessels from adverse weather conditions.
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Definition
C1Sailing
(technical)A shoreline facing into the wind, providing shelter to vessels from the wind.
Example
- The captain decided to anchor near the weather shore to shield the boat from the strong winds.
C1General
(technical)A coast exposed to the wind.
Example
- Standing on the weather shore, you can feel the full force of the ocean breeze.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "weather shore":
weather shipweather speakweather eyeweather anchorstormy weathersea breeze