weather gauge

English

Alternative forms

• weather gage

Noun

weather gauge (uncountable)

1. (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

advantageous position of one sailing vessel with respect to another

• Irish: buntáiste na gaoithe m
• Italian: sopravento m