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nor'easters

/ˌnɔrˈiːstərz/ /ˌnɔːrˈiːstərz/

Meanings
noun
An extratropical storm, usually found in coastal New England and Atlantic Canada, whose winds usually come from the northeast.

Examples :

"During the winter, coastal towns in Massachusetts often experience powerful nor'easters that bring heavy snow and strong winds. "
weather disaster geography nature environment

Related Words

Illustration found

found verb

/faʊnd/

To encounter or discover by accident; to happen upon.

"While walking to school, Sarah found a lost wallet on the ground. "

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powerful adjective

/ˈpaʊəfl/ /ˈpaʊɚfəl/

Having, or capable of exerting power, potency or influence.

"The new school principal is a powerful advocate for student success. "

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coastal adjective

/ˈkəʊstəl/ /ˈkoʊstəl/

Relating to the coast; on or near the coast, as a coastal town, a coastal breeze

"The coastal town was very popular with tourists. "

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usually adverb

/ˈjuːʒju(ə)li/ /ˈjuːʒ(ʊə)li/

Most of the time; less than always, but more than occasionally.

"Except for one or two days a year, he usually walks to work."

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whose pronoun

/huːz/

(interrogative) That or those of whom or belonging to whom.

"Several people have lost their suitcases. Whose have you found?"

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experience noun

/ɪkˈspɪə.ɹɪəns/ /ɪkˈspɪɹ.i.əns/

The effect upon the judgment or feelings produced by any event, whether witnessed or participated in; personal and direct impressions as contrasted with description or fancies; personal acquaintance; actual enjoyment or suffering.

"It was an experience he would not soon forget."

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strong adjective

/stɹɑŋ/ /stɹɒŋ/ /stɹɔŋ/

Capable of producing great physical force.

"a big strong man; Jake was tall and strong"

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northeast noun

/ˌnɔrθˈiːst/ /ˌnɔːrθˈiːst/ /nɔrˈθiːst/ /nɔːrˈθiːst/

The compass point halfway between north and east, specifically 45°, abbreviated as NE.

"The school is located in the northeast part of town. "

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winter noun

/ˈwɪntɚ/ /ˈwɪntə/

Traditionally the fourth of the four seasons, typically regarded as being from December 23 to March 20 in continental regions of the Northern Hemisphere or the months of June, July and August in the Southern Hemisphere. It is the time when the sun is lowest in the sky, resulting in short days, and the time of year with the lowest atmospheric temperatures for the region.

"The winter holidays are a popular time for family gatherings. "

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extratropical adjective

/ˌekstrəˈtrɑpɪkəl/ /ˌɛkstrəˈtrɑpɪkəl/

Occurring outside the tropics, usually in temperate latitudes.

"The extratropical storm caused a significant disruption to the school's after-school activities. "

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during verb

/ˈdjɔː.ɹɪŋ/ /ˈdʒɔːɹɪŋ/ /ˈd(j)ʊɚ.ɪŋ/

To last, continue, endure.

"The storm during all night. "

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storm noun

/stɔːm/ /stɔɹm/

Any disturbed state of the atmosphere, especially as affecting the earth's surface, and strongly implying destructive or unpleasant weather.

"The sudden storm flooded the streets, making it impossible to get to school on time. "