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How to pronounce northerly in English?

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Type Words
Synonyms northern


going in a northerly direction.
Type Words
Synonyms northern
Derivation norther


the winds are northerly.
Type Words
Synonyms boreas, north wind, norther
Type of air current, current of air, wind
Has types mistral, tramontane, tramontana, bise, bize
Type Words
Synonyms north, northward, northwards

Examples of northerly

northerly
Our winds should be mostly northerly and should funnel cool air into the region.
From the al.com
It's closer to Port Moresby than Cairns and is Australia's most northerly region.
From the nzherald.co.nz
Access to the most northerly areas, in the Hindu Kush, will soon be restricted.
From the guardian.co.uk
Northerly winds can also be cold but are not usually as cold as easterly winds.
From the en.wikipedia.org
They also have the distinction of being the most northerly British mainland club.
From the en.wikipedia.org
The most northerly lock is at Lincombe, about a mile downstream from Stourport.
From the en.wikipedia.org
The region has been influenced earlier in the week by blustery northerly winds.
From the sacbee.com
In a few paces go over a stile on the right, heading in a northerly direction.
From the theargus.co.uk
This resulted in an explosive increase in northerly wind speeds and swirling snow.
From the en.wikipedia.org
More examples
  • North wind: a wind that blows from the north
  • Northerly foaled in 1996 was bred by Oakland Park Stud, Western Australia was arguably Australia's best middle distance Thoroughbred horse of the early 2000s. ...
  • Towards north. When not controlled by definite courses, monuments, or other definite descriptions, usually means due north. This term must always yield to monuments and other definite calls.