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westerly

[/ˈwɛstərli/]
adjective/adverb/nounpl: westerlies (noun)
ocidental; do oeste; vento de oeste
1. Coming from, moving toward, or situated in the west
The westerly wind blew across the plains.
O vento de oeste soprou pelas planícies.
2. A wind blowing from the west (noun)
The westerlies are strong winds that circle the Earth.
Os ventos de oeste são ventos fortes que circulam a Terra.
3. In a westward direction (adverb)
We traveled westerly along the coast.
Viajamos em direção ao oeste ao longo da costa.
Synonyms
westernwest-boundzonal wind
Antonyms
easterlyeastern

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
vento de oeste; ocidental
Standard usage in meteorology and geography
Portugal
vento de poente; ocidental
Common in Portuguese meteorological terminology

Related Idioms & Phrases

westerly wind
prevailing westerlies
westerly direction
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