weather gauge en · NOUN
Meanings
- (obsolete, uncountable) An advantageous position of one sailing vessel with respect to another, because of the direction of the prevailing wind, that allows it to maneuver for an attack etc.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| weather gage | alternative | lexicographic |
Antonyms
Translations (2)
it sopravento (advantageous position of one sailing vessel with respect to another) · ga buntáiste na gaoithe (advantageous position of one sailing vessel with respect to another)