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easterly
This term is primarily used in technical, navigational, or meteorological contexts to describe direction and wind patterns. When used as an adjective, it specifies a location or a heading toward the east. When used as an adverb, it describes the movement of wind or a vessel.
In meteorology, an easterly wind is specifically defined as a wind blowing from the east toward the west. This distinction is critical for precision in weather reporting and maritime navigation, where "easterly" identifies the source of the wind rather than its destination.
Meanings
Examples
The ship began to drift easterly toward the coast.
I wonder if the weather will improve if the wind shifts from an easterly.
The explorers traveled easterly for three weeks through the jungle.
An easterly current pushed the raft away from the island.
The captain ordered the crew to steer the vessel easterly.