Word info Synonyms

south-westerly

Speech parts

1. south-westerly - Noun

2. south-westerly - Adjective

3. south-westerly - Adverb

Meaning

south-westerly (comparative more south-westerly, superlative most south-westerly)

Alternative form of southwesterly

south-westerly (plural south-westerlies)

Alternative form of southwesterly

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Examples

Average rainfall is higher than averaged over the territory of the British Isles, because the Isle of Man is far enough from Ireland for the prevailing south-westerly winds to accumulate moisture. Source: Internet

A traditional links course, although relatively short by modern standards, the strong prevailing south-westerly winds, fast greens, gorse bushes and traditional deep links bunkers make this a stern test for any golfer. Source: Internet

In early March, the wind direction changes from north-westerly to south-westerly. Source: Internet

Westerly, south-westerly and north-westerly winds all work, and swell holds up to roughly 8 ft. citation Varberg (Sweden) Varberg is a surf town (the only one of its kind in Sweden) on the Swedish west coast. Source: Internet

Before joining the Dordogne River near Limeuil, the Vézère flows in a south-westerly direction. Source: Internet

Sea currents are south-easterly and easterly in winter and south-westerly and westerly in summer. Source: Internet

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