northwester
/nɔrθˈwɛstər/
noun
- A strong wind or storm coming from the northwest.
- The northwester blew all night, rattling the windows and shaking the trees.
- We canceled the picnic when the northwester brought cold rain and high gusts.
- Sailors on the Great Lakes know to watch for a sudden northwester in autumn.
- A type of hat, often made of oilskin or waterproof material, with a wide brim at the back to protect the neck from rain, traditionally worn by sailors and fishermen.
- In the gift shop, they sold replica northwester hats for tourists.
- The old fisherman pulled his northwester down tight against the spray.
- He wore a yellow northwester and a slicker during the storm.
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