weather gauge

1 of 2

noun

1

: the position of a sailing ship to the windward of another that gives an advantage in maneuvering

2

: a superior position : advantage

got the weather gauge on him now

weather-gauge

2 of 2

transitive verb

: to keep the weather gauge of

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Etymology

Noun

weather entry 2

Transitive verb

weather gauge

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