weather gauge

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Alternative forms[edit]

weather gage

Noun[edit]

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weather gage

weather gauge (uncountable)

(obsolete, naval) 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.
Antonym: lee gauge

Translations[edit]

advantageous position of one sailing vessel with respect to another

Irish: buntáiste na gaoithe m
Italian: sopravento m

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