Weatherly Meaning in English

word

US

ˈwɛðɝɫi

WEH-thur-lee

UK

wˈɛðəli

WEH-thuh-lee

Definition

Describes a boat that sails very well against the wind, is easy to steer, and handles difficult weather conditions successfully.

Usage & Nuances

'Weatherly' is a technical, nautical adjective—mainly used in sailing contexts. Common phrases: 'a weatherly boat.' Not for general weather; don't confuse with 'weathered.' Rare in casual English.

• Spanish: marinero (de barco) - que navega bien contra el viento
• Portuguese (BR): bem navegável contra o vento (barco) - navegável (barco)
• Portuguese (PT): bem navegável contra o vento (barco) - navegável (barco)
• Chinese (Simplified): 顺风性能好的（船只） - 易操纵的（船只）
• Chinese (Traditional): 順風性能好的（船隻） - 易操縱的（船隻）
• Hindi: हवादार (जहाज़ के लिए) - जो हवा के खिलाफ अच्छा चलता है
• Arabic: بحرية (للقوارب) - تجيد الملاحة ضد الرياح
• Bengali: আবহাওয়াজনিত নিরাপদ (নৌকাসম্পর্কিত) - বাতাসের বিপরীতে ভাল চালায়
• Russian: хорошо идущий против ветра (лодка) - остойчивая
• Japanese: 風に強い（帆船用語） - 風上に向かって進みやすい（ボート）
• Vietnamese: chạy ngược gió tốt (thuyền buồm) - dễ điều khiển trong thời tiết xấu
• Korean: 바람에 강한 (선박) - 조종이 쉬운 (요트)
• Turkish: rüzgâra karşı iyi giden (tekne) - kolay kontrol edilen
• Urdu: ہوا کے مخالف اچھی چلنے والی (کشتی) - آسانی سے چلنے والی
• Indonesian: tahan angin (perahu) - mudah dikemudikan dalam cuaca buruk

Example Sentences

This boat is very weatherly, so it can sail close to the wind.

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A weatherly yacht is safer in storms.

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Sailors prefer a weatherly boat for long voyages.

basic

Our old sailboat isn't very weatherly, so tacking takes extra effort.

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The new design makes the ship more weatherly in rough seas.

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If your boat isn't weatherly, you'll struggle to make progress upwind.

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