Weathering

To expose to the weather, or show the effects of such exposure, or to withstand such effects.

(by extension) To sustain the trying effect of; to bear up against and overcome; to endure; to resist.

To break down, of rocks and other materials, under the effects of exposure to rain, sunlight, temperature, and air.

To pass to windward in a vessel, especially to beat 'round.

"to weather a cape; to weather another ship"

Weather, especially favourable or fair weather.

Mechanical or chemical breaking down of rocks in situ by weather or other causes.

A slight inclination given to an approximately horizontal surface to enable it to throw off water.