north-westerly
Between two cardinals
North-westerly describes a direction or movement toward or from the northwest.
A north-westerly wind blows from the northwest; a north-westerly course heads toward it.
The noun refers to such a wind: A strong north-westerly battered the coast.
Also spelled northwesterly.
Posture or orientation
- headingDirectional course traveled
- coursePlanned path forward
- trajectoryPath of moving object
- orientationPosition relative to surroundings
vector · quadrant · intercardinal · cardinal · NW · azimuth · degrees · compass rose
Light, gentle air movement
- galeSevere sustained wind
- squallBrief, violent windstorm
- gustBrief wind surge
- blastSudden forceful burst
blustery · zephyr · airflow · draft · tempest · turbulence · chinook · mistral
Cold sensation or relaxation
- briskQuick and invigorating
- crispFirm and breakable
- cold frontIncoming cooler air mass
- coolingLosing thermal energy
breezy · refreshing · nippy · invigorating · overcast · clearing · autumnal · wintry
bearing
Posture or orientation
- headingDirectional course traveled
- coursePlanned path forward
- trajectoryPath of moving object
orientation · vector · quadrant · intercardinal · cardinal · NW · azimuth · degrees · compass rose · magnetic
breeze
Light, gentle air movement
blast · blustery · zephyr · airflow · draft · tempest · turbulence · chinook · mistral · sirocco
chill
Cold sensation or relaxation
- briskQuick and invigorating
- crispFirm and breakable
- cold frontIncoming cooler air mass
cooling · breezy · refreshing · nippy · invigorating · overcast · clearing · autumnal · wintry · changeable
sailing
Wind-propelled water travel
windward · leeward · close-hauled · running · jibing · helm · rudder · schooner · clipper · regatta
north-westerlysouth-easterly
From the lower-right quadrant
southeasterly · easterly · southerly · north-easterly · south-westerly