wet-weather
Stormy, soggy forecast
Wet-weather functions as an adjective describing things designed for, occurring during, or related to rainy conditions.
A wet-weather jacket is made to keep you dry; a wet-weather road may be slippery and hazardous.
The term often appears in transportation and engineering contexts, where wet-weather performance of tires or brakes matters for safety.
It can also describe activities or events that take place despite rain: The team practiced their wet-weather strategy before the race.
Waterproof outer garment
- waterproofImpervious to moisture
- galoshesWaterproof shoe covers
- welliesWaterproof knee-high boots
- rain bootsWaterproof boots for storms
slicker · poncho · anorak · mackintosh · gumboots · rain jacket · waders · oilskin
Loss of tire grip
- skiddingUncontrolled sliding motion
- visibilityRange of clear sight
- wipersWindshield-clearing blades
- tractionAdhesive friction enabling movement
aquaplaning · braking · headlights · fog lights · slippery roads · spray · puddles · standing water
Artificial water supply for agriculture
- drainageLiquid removal system
- crop rotationAlternating field plantings yearly
- floodingOverwhelming water accumulation
- waterloggingSoil oversaturated with moisture
soil erosion · fungal disease · root rot · mildew · blight · runoff · germination · growing season
Delaying to later
- rain delayStorm-caused game suspension
- waterloggedSaturated with liquid
- drainageLiquid removal system
- slippery surfaceArea lacking friction
artificial turf · rescheduled · unplayable · covers · tarpaulin · drainage system
raincoat
Waterproof outer garment
- waterproofImpervious to moisture
- galoshesWaterproof shoe covers
- welliesWaterproof knee-high boots
rain boots · slicker · poncho · anorak · mackintosh · gumboots · rain jacket · waders · oilskin · rain hat
hydroplaning
Loss of tire grip
- skiddingUncontrolled sliding motion
- visibilityRange of clear sight
- wipersWindshield-clearing blades
traction · aquaplaning · braking · headlights · fog lights · slippery roads · spray · puddles · standing water · tire grip
irrigation
Artificial water supply for agriculture
- drainageLiquid removal system
- crop rotationAlternating field plantings yearly
- floodingOverwhelming water accumulation
waterlogging · soil erosion · fungal disease · root rot · mildew · blight · runoff · germination · growing season · crop damage
postponement
Delaying to later
- rain delayStorm-caused game suspension
- waterloggedSaturated with liquid
- drainageLiquid removal system
slippery surface · artificial turf · rescheduled · unplayable · covers · tarpaulin · drainage system