English Expression · Intermediate
weather bow
The bow of a ship that is turned towards the wind
Pronunciation: say weather bow
Meaning
The bow of a ship that is turned towards the wind.
Example
The schooner was then within two miles, and in another hour came dashing by close to us in a noble style, and hove to upon our weather bow […] .
The schooner was then within two miles, and in another hour came dashing by close to us in a noble style, and hove to upon our weather bow […] .
Practice tips
- Practice weather bow out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.