WEATHER-SHORE. The shore which lies to windward of a ship.
WEATHER-SIDE. That side of a ship on which the wind blows; it is the promenade for superior officers. (See also its synonym [Windward].)
WEATHER THE CAPE, To. To become experienced; as it implies sailing round Cape Horn, or the Cape of Good Hope.
WEATHER-TIDE. The reverse of lee-tide. That which, running contrary to the direction of the wind, by setting against a ship's lee-side while under sail, forces her up to windward.
WEATHER-WARNING. The telegraphic cautionary warning given by hoisting the storm-drum on receiving the forecast.
WEATHER-WHEEL. The position of the man who steers a large ship, from his standing on the weather-side of the wheel.
WEAVER. One of the popular names of the fish Trachinus vipera.
WEDGE [from the Anglo-Saxon wege]. A simple but effective mechanical force; a triangular solid on which a ship rests previous to launching. Many of the wedges used in the building and repairing of vessels are called sett-wedges.
WEDGE-FIDS. For top and top-gallant masts; in two parts, lifting by shores and sett-wedges. (See [Setting-up].)
WEDGE-SHAPED GULF. One which is wide at its entrance, and gradually narrows towards its termination, as that of California.