Nautical Term: Weather eye

Definition of Weather eye

To maintain a weather eye means constantly staying vigilant and keeping a close watch on the surrounding conditions.

For instance, imagine a sailor aboard a ship in the middle of the ocean. The weather is changing, and the sailor knows that a storm is approaching. To ensure the safety of the ship and its crew, the sailor maintains a weather eye, keeping a constant watch on the horizon for any signs of the approaching storm.

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