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northeast [ˌnɔːθˈiːst (Nautical) ˌnɔːrˈiːst] n 1. (Earth Sciences / Physical Geography) the point of the compass or direction midway between north and east, 45° clockwise from north 2. (Earth Sciences / Physical Geography) (often capital; usually preceded by the) any area lying in or towards this direction adj also northeastern 1. (Earth Sciences / Physical Geography) (sometimes capital) of or denoting the northeastern part of a specified country, area, etc. northeast Lincolnshire 2. situated in, proceeding towards, or facing the northeast 3. (Earth Sciences / Physical Geography) (esp of the wind) from the northeast adv (Earth Sciences / Physical Geography) in, to, towards, or (esp of the wind) from the northeast Symbol NE northeasternmost adj Northeast [ˌnɔːθˈiːst] n
(Placename) (usually preceded by the) the northeastern part of England, esp Northumberland, Durham, and the Tyneside area ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Translations northeast [ˌnɔːθˈiːst] 1. n → nordest m 2. adj → di nordest 3. adv → verso nordest northeast [ˌnɔːθˈiːst] 1. n → nordest m 2. adj → di nordest 3. adv → verso nordest How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Following the "Pearl-diving," he wrote an article on the sea as a career, another on turtle-catching, and a third on the northeast trades. Anne went to bed that night speechless with misery because Matthew had said the wind was round northeast and he feared it would be a rainy day tomorrow. Caught by a gentle current of air the flier was drifting slowly toward the northeast across the valley of Bantoom. |
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