easterly

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see also: Easterly

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Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈis.tɚˌli/

Noun

easterly (plural easterlies)

1. (meteorology) Any persistent wind from the east (usually applied to broad currents or belts of easterly winds).

Translations

• Russian: восто́чный ве́тер

Adjective

easterly

1. Facing the east; directed towards the east.

   an easterly course or voyage

2. Located towards the east.

   the easterly side of a lake

3. Coming from the east.

   an easterly wind

Synonyms

• eastly

Translations

• Russian: восто́чный

Adverb

easterly

1. In an eastward direction or position; towards the east.
2. From the east.

Synonyms

• eastly

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Easterly

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Proper noun

1. Surname

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