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northeasterly (adjective)

northeasterly /noɚθˈiːstɚli/ adjective

northeasterly

/noɚθˈiːstɚli/

adjective

Britannica Dictionary definition of NORTHEASTERLY

1

: located in or moving toward the northeast

They sailed in a northeasterly direction.

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2

: blowing from the northeast

northeasterly winds

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