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Weatherliness

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weath·er·ly (w

r-l

)

adj.

Able to sail close to the wind with little drift to leeward.

weather·li·ness n.

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Weatherliness

weatherliness - (of a sailing vessel) the quality of being able to sail close to the wind with little drift to the leeward (even in a stiff wind); "the Spanish ships had superior speed and weatherliness"

sailing ship, sailing vessel - a vessel that is powered by the wind; often having several masts

maneuverability, manoeuvrability - the quality of being maneuverable

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