WEATHERGLASS
Weath"er*glass`, n.
Defn: An instrument to indicate the state of the atmosphere, especially changes of atmospheric pressure, and hence changes of weather, as a barometer or baroscope. Poor man's weatherglass. (Bot.) See under Poor.
WEATHERING
Weath"er*ing, n. (Geol.)
Defn: The action of the elements on a rock in altering its color, texture, or composition, or in rounding off its edges.
WEATHERLINESS
Weath"er*li*ness, n. (Naut.)
Defn: The quality of being weatherly.
WEATHERLY
Weath"er*ly, a. (Naut.)
Defn: Working, or able to sail, close to the wind; as, a weatherly ship. Cooper.
WEATHER MAP
Weath"er map.
Defn: A map or chart showing the principal meteorological elements at a given hour and over an extended region. Such maps usually show the height of the barometer, the temperature of the air, the relative humidity, the state of the weather, and the direction and velocity of the wind. Isobars and isotherms outline the general distribution of temperature and pressure, while shaded areas indicate the sections over which rain has just fallen. Other lines inclose areas where the temperature has fallen or risen markedly. In tabular form are shown changes of pressure and of temperature, maximum and minimum temperatures, and total rain for each weather station since the last issue, usually 12 hours.