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weatherize

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weath⋅er⋅ize

[weth-uh-rahyz]
–verb (used with object), -ized, -iz⋅ing.
to make (a house or other building) secure against cold or stormy weather, as by adding insulation, siding, and storm windows.
Also, especially British, weath⋅er⋅ise.


Origin:
1940–45; weather + -ize


weath⋅er⋅i⋅za⋅tion, noun
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weath·er·ize   (wěth'ə-rīz')   
tr.v.   weath·er·ized, weath·er·iz·ing, weath·er·iz·es
To protect (a structure) against cold weather, as with insulation.
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