Associations to the word «Weatherly»

Wiktionary

WEATHERLY, adjective. (nautical) (of a sailing vessel) able to sail close to the wind with little leeway

Dictionary definition

WEATHERLY, adjective. (of a sailing vessel) making very little leeway when close-hauled.

Wise words

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