northwester

Thân thiện

A northwester blows strongly across the coastal cliffs.

Definition

Noun: A strong wind that blows from the northwest direction.

Usage

This word is used specifically in meteorology, navigation, and general weather descriptions to denote the origin and direction of a wind. It is a compound noun formed from "northwest" and the suffix "-er," indicating something that comes from that direction.

Examples

• The cold northwester brought a sudden drop in temperature.
• Sailing against the strong northwester was difficult.
• A fierce northwester is forecast to hit the coast tonight.

Advanced Usage

• As a proper noun (capitalized): When referring to a specific, named wind in a particular region, it may be capitalized.
  • The Northwester is a common and powerful wind in the Strait of Georgia.

Variants and Related Words

• Northwesterly (adjective & adverb): Coming from or situated toward the northwest.
  • A northwesterly gale. (adjective)
  • The storm moved northwesterly. (adverb)
• Northwest (noun): The compass point or direction midway between north and west.

Synonyms

• Northwesterly wind
• Northwest wind
• Nor'wester (informal or nautical contraction)

Antonyms

• Southeaster (a wind from the southeast)

Học thuật

Noun

1. a wind from the northwest

Từ đồng nghĩa

• northwest wind