brave west winds

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noun Nautical, Meteorology.

the strong west and west-northwest winds blowing between latitudes 40° S and 60° S.

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The volcanic eruptions of the mountains on the west broke down its barriers, and let its waters flow.
Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 60, No. 372, October 1846|Various
When the women came, he was preparing to go to the west side for his daily visit with Mrs. Pruitt.
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The cantonment was split into two sections by an irregular ravine, or nullah, running east and west.
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But you are mistaken in thinking the force west consists of the entire Merrill Horse.
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Nogués and his brave lads have done their bit indeed for the glory of the Army of France.
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