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easterly
[/ˈiːstərlɪ/]
adjective/noun/adverb
oriental/do leste
1.
Situated in, directed toward, or coming from the east
The easterly wind blew across the coast.
O vento oriental soprou pela costa.
2.
A wind blowing from the east
The sailors welcomed the easterly for their journey.
Os marinheiros receberam bem o vento do leste para sua jornada.
3.
In a direction toward the east
We traveled easterly along the highway.
Viajamos em direção leste ao longo da rodovia.
Synonyms
eastern
orient
east-bound
Antonyms
westerly
western
west-bound
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
oriental/do leste
Most common usage in meteorology and navigation
Portugal
de leste/oriental
Standard usage in Portuguese meteorological terminology
Related Idioms & Phrases
easterly wind
easterly direction
blow easterly
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