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Northerly (Noun)

Meaning

A wind that blows from the north.

Classification

Nouns denoting natural phenomena.

Examples

  • A northerly wind was blowing strongly off the coast, making the water choppy and difficult to navigate.
  • The changing seasons brought a northerly that swept through the valley, carrying with it the chill of winter.
  • The captain adjusted the ship's sails to account for the northerly, which was pushing them slightly off course.
  • Hikers in the mountains bundled up against the biting northerly that made the air feel even colder.
  • As a cold front approached, the forecasters warned of a strong northerly that would bring rain and stormy weather.

Synonyms

  • Boreas
  • Norther
  • North Wind

Hypernyms

  • Wind
  • Current Of Air

Hyponyms

  • Bise
  • Tramontane
  • Mistral
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