north-wester

A ship sails against a strong north-wester.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A wind from the northwest: "north-wester" refers to a wind that originates in the northwest and blows toward the southeast. It is commonly used in maritime and meteorological contexts.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The sailors prepared for a strong north-wester as they set sail. (A wind blowing from the northwest.)
  • A steady north-wester kept the kites flying high all afternoon. (A persistent wind from the northwest.)

Advanced Usage

• "A north-westerly gale": a strong wind from the northwest, often associated with storms or rough weather.
  • The north-westerly gale caused waves to crash against the shore. (A powerful northwest wind.)

Variants and Related Words

• Nor'wester (n): a shortened or colloquial form of "north-wester," often used in nautical language.
  • The old sailor predicted a nor'wester would arrive by evening. (A northwest wind.)

Synonyms

• Northwest wind: a wind blowing from the northwest.
• Northwesterly: an adjective or noun describing a wind from the northwest.

Related Idioms

• "To weather a north-wester": to endure or survive a strong northwest wind, often used metaphorically.
  • The small boat managed to weather the north-wester and reach port safely. (To withstand the wind.)