northerly
Use Northerly in a sentence
ðər adjective
1.
moving, directed, or situated toward the north.
2.
(especially of a wind) coming from the north: a northerly gale.
adverb
3.
toward the north.
4.
from the north.
noun
5.
a wind that blows from the north.
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Northerly
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| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
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| —adj | |
| 1. | of, relating to, or situated in the north |
| —adv, —adj | |
| 2. | towards or in the direction of the north |
| 3. | from the north: a northerly wind |
| —n , -lies | |
| 4. | a wind from the north |
| 'northerliness | |
| —n | |
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Example sentences
Strong northerly winds are possible during spring and autumn burning seasons, but are rare.
The tree's decline is blamed on global warming, which is why cooler, more northerly spots are being sought.
When kicked up by a strong northerly wind, the dust became a severe irritant, smoking the insurgents out of their caves.
They receive much of their precipitation as snow, and their northerly location moderates their temperatures.
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