easterly

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[ˈiːstəli], (Adjective)

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- lying or moving in an eastward position or direction
(e.g: the captain ordered an easterly course)


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[ˈiːstəli], (Adverb)

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- in or towards an eastward position or direction
(e.g: when the wind's blowing easterly, go to the west coast)


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[ˈiːstəli], (Noun)

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- a wind blowing from the east
(e.g: the water was grey with the usual garbage the easterlies always brought in)


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