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Meanings of prevailing westerly in английском

The winds from the west that occur in the temperate zones of the Earth.

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Examples for "westerly"
Examples for "westerly"
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South-westerly gales caused severe power cuts in parts of the west yesterday.
The Irish Times
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Eel River flows about 130 miles northerly and, say, forty miles westerly.
A Backward Glance at Eighty: Recollections & Comment
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Wind: The wind along the coast will be moderate south to south-westerly.
The South African
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The most easterly of the chain is Timor, the most westerly Sumatra.
Wonders of Creation: A Descriptive Account of Volcanoes and Thei...
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Wind: The wind along the coast will be light to moderate south-westerly.
The South African
Usage of prevailing westerly in английском
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With the prevailing westerly air flow across the country, perhaps one could counteract the other?
The Irish Times
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A balloon flight across the Irish Sea should be an easy matter, bearing in mind the prevailing westerly nature of our winds.
The Irish Times
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The prevailing westerly winds of the temperate zones have carried many species eastward and have extended the forest areas in that direction.
Commercial Geography / A Book for High Schools, Commercial Cours...
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The whole coast from Tripoli to Beirout appears to be formed of sand, accumulated by the prevailing westerly winds, and hardened into rocks.
Travels in Syria and the Holy Land
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"Even more with prevailing westerly winds," he added.
Hornblower and the Crisis