south·west·er (south-w s t r, sou-ws-) also sou'·west·er (sou-ws-)n. 1. A storm or gale blowing from the southwest. 2. A waterproof hat of material such as plastic, oilskin, or canvas, with a broad brim behind to protect the neck. |
southwester [ˌsaʊθˈwɛstə (Nautical) ˌsaʊˈwɛstə]
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(Earth Sciences / Physical Geography) a strong wind or storm from the southwest
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| Noun | 1. | southwester - a strong wind from the southwest air current, current of air, wind - air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure; "trees bent under the fierce winds"; "when there is no wind, row"; "the radioactivity was being swept upwards by the air current and out into the atmosphere" |
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