northeasterly

/ˌnɔːrθˈiːstərli/ /ˌnɔːrθˈiːstərli/

Meanings

noun

A persistent wind from the northeast

Examples :

"The sailors knew a northeasterly would bring rough seas and colder temperatures. "

adjective

Situated in, or pointing towards the northeast

Examples :

"The northeasterly wind made the picnic blankets billow. "

direction weather geography

adjective

(of a wind etc) coming from the northeast

Examples :

"The northeasterly wind made it chilly enough for coats at the park. "

weather direction geography

Related Words

towards preposition

/tɘˈwoːdz/ /təˈwɔːdz/ /tʊˈwɔɹdz/

In the direction of.

"She moved toward the door."

pointing verb

/ˈpɔɪntɪŋ/

To extend the index finger in the direction of something in order to show where it is or to draw attention to it.

"The teacher was pointing to the map on the wall. "

temperatures noun

/ˈtɛmpərətʃərz/ /ˈtɛmprətʃərz/

A measure of cold or heat, often measurable with a thermometer.

"The temperature in the room dropped nearly 20 degrees; it went from hot to cold."

situated verb

/ˈsɪt͡ʃueɪtɪd/

To place on or into a physical location.

"The statue is situated in a corner hardly visible to the public, except through a window from an outside maintenance area situated behind the building."

sailors noun

/ˈseɪləz/ /ˈseɪlɚz/

A person in the business of navigating ships or other vessels

"The sailors worked hard to keep the ship on course during the storm. "

coming verb

/ˈkʌmɪŋ/

To move from further away to nearer to.

"She’ll be coming ’round the mountain when she comes [...]"

persistent adjective

/pəˈsɪstənt/ /pɚˈsɪstənt/

Obstinately refusing to give up or let go.

"She has had a persistent cough for weeks."

billow noun

/ˈbɪləʊ/ /ˈbɪloʊ/

A large wave, swell, surge, or undulating mass of something, such as water, smoke, fabric or sound

"A billow of white smoke rose from the chimney as the fire heated up. "

picnic noun

/ˈpɪknɪk/

An informal social gathering, usually in a natural outdoor setting, to which the participants bring their own food and drink.

"We went out for a picnic in the forest."

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. "

blankets noun

/blænkɛts/

A heavy, loosely woven fabric, usually large and woollen, used for warmth while sleeping or resting.

"The baby was cold, so his mother put a blanket over him."

colder adjective

/ˈkoʊldər/ /ˈkɔldər/

(of a thing) Having a low temperature.

"A cold wind whistled through the trees."