Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
weather-eye
noun
/ˈwɛðər aɪ/
Definition
A weather-eye refers to a keen observation or intuition about weather conditions, often used in maritime contexts to indicate a sailor’s ability to predict changes in the weather.
Examples
- The sailor adjusted his sails with a trained weather-eye, sensing the storm approaching from the west.
- She has a weather-eye for predicting rain, often informing us before the meteorologists do.
Meaning
The term is often associated with the skillful observation of atmospheric phenomena that can signal impending weather changes.
Synonyms
- Weather sense
- Weather intuition
- Atmospheric awareness
