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all-weather

adj · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

Not affected by climatic conditions; capable of normal operation regardless of precipitation, wind, sun, etc.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Examples

  • an all-weather tire

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

adj

Meaning 2

Always there when needed, reliable, dependable, loyal, faithful.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: figuratively, not-comparable

Examples

  • an all-weather friend

Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

3

adjective satellite

Meaning 3

usable or operative or practiced in all kinds of weather

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • a good all-weather road
  • all-weather flying

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

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