all-weather

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all-weather (not comparable)

  1. Not affected by climatic conditions; capable of normal operation regardless of precipitation, wind, sun, etc.
    an all-weather tire
    • 1987, Steven A. Hoffmann, “Ambiguity and India's claims to the Aksai Chin”, in Central Asian Survey, volume 6, number 3, pages 33–60:
      For China the Aksai Chin serves as a necessary communications link; an all-weather road system goes through there.
  2. (figuratively) Always there when needed, reliable, dependable, loyal, faithful.
    Coordinate term: fair-weather
    an all-weather friend

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