northwest wind
Definition
Noun: A wind that originates from the northwest and blows toward the southeast.
Usage
The term "northwest wind" is used in meteorology, navigation, and everyday conversation to describe the direction from which the wind is coming. It is a specific type of prevailing wind.
Examples
- Meteorological Report:
- Sailing:
- General Observation:
Advanced Usage
- "Prevailing northwest wind": A wind that blows from the northwest more frequently than from any other direction in a particular location.
- The prevailing northwest wind shapes the dunes on this coast.
Variants and Related Words
- Northwester (noun): Another term for a northwest wind, often used in a more literary or nautical context.
- The ship battled against a fierce northwester.
- Northwesterly (adjective/adverb): Describing something coming from or directed toward the northwest.
- We are experiencing northwesterly winds. (adjective)
- The storm is moving northwesterly. (adverb)
Synonyms
- Nor'wester: A common contraction, especially in maritime contexts.
- Mistral (in specific regions): A strong, cold, northwesterly wind that blows into the Mediterranean basin.
Related Phrases
- Wind from the northwest: A more descriptive phrase with the same meaning.
- The wind from the northwest is picking up speed.
Noun
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a wind from the northwest
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