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sea breeze
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sea breeze
n.
A cool breeze blowing from the sea toward the land.

sea breeze
n
(Earth Sciences / Physical Geography) a wind blowing from the sea to the land, esp during the day when the land surface is warmer
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Noun1.sea breeze - a cooling breeze from the sea (during the daytime)
breeze, gentle wind, zephyr, air - a slight wind (usually refreshing); "the breeze was cooled by the lake"; "as he waited he could feel the air on his neck"
Translations
sea breeze nbrezza marina


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We're getting normal onshore breezes and no high winds," Rueda said.
These toys are used principally on the continent, in inland lakes and pools or where there is less tidal stream and wind or where areas experience predominantly onshore breezes.
By Friday morning, onshore breezes from the Pacific Ocean brought cooler temperatures and higher relative humidity, making conditions easier for firefighters.
 
 
 
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