northwesterly

UK
/nɔːθˈwɛstəli/
US
/nɔrθˈwɛstərli/

Translations

northwesterlyadjective
more northwesterly
Comp.
most northwesterly
Super.
UK
/nɔːθˈwɛstəli/
US
/nɔrθˈwɛstərli/
du nord-ouestSe dit d’un vent ou d’une provenance venant du nord-ouest.
The northwesterly winds brought a chill to the air.
Les vents du nord-ouest ont apporté un froid dans l’air.
vers le nord-ouestSe dit d’un mouvement ou d’une direction orienté(e) vers le nord-ouest.
The ship took a northwesterly course to avoid the storm.
Le navire a pris une route vers le nord-ouest pour éviter la tempête.
northwesterlyadverb
UK
/nɔːθˈwɛstəli/
US
/nɔrθˈwɛstɚli/
vers le nord-ouestEmploi adverbial pour indiquer une direction.
The wind was blowing northwesterly, making the temperature drop significantly.
Le vent soufflait vers le nord-ouest, ce qui faisait chuter nettement la température.
Synonyms
to the northwest

Definitions

northwesterlyadjective
Situated in or coming from the northwest.
The northwesterly winds brought a chill to the air.
Moving or directed toward the northwest.
The ship took a northwesterly course to avoid the storm.
northwesterlyadverb
In a direction towards the northwest.
The wind was blowing northwesterly, making the temperature drop significantly.