southwester

Thân thiện

A sailor braces against the southwester as waves crash over the deck.

Definition

Noun: 1. A strong wind blowing from the southwest: A "southwester" is a powerful wind or gale originating from the southwest direction. It is often associated with storms and rough weather, particularly in maritime contexts.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The ship struggled against the fierce southwester as it rounded the cape.
  • A sudden southwester brought heavy rain and forced the cancellation of the outdoor event.

Advanced Usage

• As a directional weather phenomenon: The term is often used in meteorology, sailing, and aviation to describe a specific wind direction and force, implying significant weather conditions.
  • The forecast predicts a strong southwester developing overnight, with gusts up to 50 knots.

Variants and Related Words

• Southwesterly (adjective/adverb): Coming from or directed toward the southwest.
  • A southwesterly gale. (Adjective)
  • The wind blew southwesterly. (Adverb)
• Southwest (noun): The compass point or direction midway between south and west.

Synonyms

• Southwest wind: A more general term for any wind from the southwest, not necessarily strong.
• Gale: A very strong wind. (A southwester is a specific type of gale from that direction.)

Notes on Meaning

• The term "southwester" specifically denotes both the direction (southwest) and the strength (strong, gale-force) of the wind. A gentle breeze from the southwest would not typically be called a southwester.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a strong wind from the southwest

Từ đồng nghĩa

• sou'wester