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hold sway
Meaning: To have great influence or control over something for a long time.
Example: Aristotle’s ideas held sway for nearly 2,000 years in weather theory.
red sky at night, shepherd’s delight
Meaning: A traditional proverb suggesting that a red sky at night indicates good weather the next day.
Example: In the Middle Ages, proverbs like “red sky at night, shepherd’s delight” were used as forecasts.
red sky in the morning, shepherd’s warning
Meaning: A proverb meaning that a red sky in the morning signals bad weather ahead.
Example: “Red sky in the morning, shepherd’s warning” was based on accurate weather observations.
halo
IPA: /ˈheɪ.ləʊ/ (UK), /ˈheɪ.loʊ/ (US)
Meaning: A bright circle of light around the sun, moon, or stars caused by atmospheric ice crystals.
Meaning: A bright circle of light around the sun, moon, or stars caused by atmospheric ice crystals.
Example: Aristotle described halos as celestial phenomena in his weather studies.
hygrometer
IPA: /haɪˈɡrɒm.ɪ.tər/ (UK), /haɪˈɡrɑː.mə.t̬ɚ/ (US)
Meaning: An instrument used to measure humidity in the air.
Meaning: An instrument used to measure humidity in the air.
Example: One of the first hygrometers was invented in the 15th century to measure humidity.
barometer
IPA: /bəˈrɒm.ɪ.tər/ (UK), /bəˈrɑː.mə.t̬ɚ/ (US)
Meaning: An instrument that measures atmospheric pressure, used in weather forecasting.
Meaning: An instrument that measures atmospheric pressure, used in weather forecasting.
Example: Torricelli invented the barometer, which allowed scientists to measure air pressure.
trade winds
IPA: /ˈtreɪd ˌwɪndz/ (UK & US)
Meaning: Steady winds that blow from east to west near the equator.
Meaning: Steady winds that blow from east to west near the equator.
Example: Halley was the first to map trade winds in 1686.
meteorology
IPA: /ˌmiː.ti.əˈrɒl.ə.dʒi/ (UK), /ˌmiː.t̬i.əˈrɑː.lə.dʒi/ (US)
Meaning: The scientific study of the atmosphere and weather processes.
Meaning: The scientific study of the atmosphere and weather processes.
Example: Mathematics and physics became part of meteorology in the early 20th century.
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