How to use northeastward in a sentence
That major wind system blows hot, dry air southwestward across northern Africa during the cooler months and brings slightly wetter conditions northeastward during the hotter months.
Africa’s ‘Great Green Wall’ could have far-reaching climate effects | Carolyn Gramling | January 3, 2022 | Science NewsLocally very strong winds are possible with this cell, as it slowly drifts northeastward.
PM Update: Downpours wane this evening ahead of a steamy Friday with more storm chances | Ian Livingston | August 26, 2021 | Washington PostHe repaired immediately to the Valley of Yucay, in the high mountains of the northeastward of Cuzco.
South American Fights and Fighters | Cyrus Townsend BradyThe camp of the brigade was just beyond a swamp on the river road, about two miles northeastward of the city.
The island can hardly be called low as here stated, nor does it lie westward of Cephallenia, but northeastward.
Homer's Odyssey | Denton J. Snider
Thence, after steering northeastward a few miles, we discovered still another large glacier, now named the Carroll.
Travels in Alaska | John MuirThe expedition, which had been divided into two parts, generally pursued its way in a northeastward course.
Great Men and Famous Women. Vol. 6 of 8 | Various
British Dictionary definitions for northeastward
/ (ˌnɔːθˈiːstwəd, nautical ˌnɔːrˈiːstwəd) /
towards or (esp of a wind) from the northeast
a direction towards or area in the northeast
Derived forms of northeastward
- northeastwardly, adjective, adverb
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