aweather

[ uh-weth-er ]

adverb

, Nautical.

1. upon or toward the weather side of a vessel; in the direction of the wind ( alee ).

aweather

/ əˈwɛðə /

adverb

1. nautical towards the weather Compare alee

   with the helm aweather

Word History and Origins

Origin of aweather¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; a- ¹ + weather

Example Sentences

"The hurricane is upon us!—helm hard aweather!" thundered the captain.

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"Helm aweather—jam hard!" roared the captain.

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On or toward the lee, or the side away from the wind; the opposite of aweather.

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On the weather side, or toward the wind; in the direction from which the wind blows; Ð opposed to alee; as, helm aweather !

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Clap the helm hard aweather! flat, flat, flat-in the fore-sheet there.

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