northeaster
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north·east·er
(nôrth-ē′stər, nôr-ē′-)n.
A storm or gale blowing from the northeast.
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northeaster
(ˌnɔːθˈiːstə; ˌnɔːrˈiːstə)n
(Physical Geography) a strong wind or storm from the northeast
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north•east•er
(ˌnɔrθˈi stər; Naut. ˌnɔr-)n.
a storm or gale from the northeast.
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Noun | 1. | northeaster - a storm blowing from the northeast storm, violent storm - a violent weather condition with winds 64-72 knots (11 on the Beaufort scale) and precipitation and thunder and lightning |
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