Victoria Coren Mitchell

Driving a car is no longer about zooming down clear lanes, the joy and freedom of the road flowing through your hair like a fine westerly breeze. It's about solid traffic, petrol fumes, spy cameras, eco-guilt, and simultaneous social media.

English Writer

Use 'westerly' to indicate a specific direction towards the west when moving.

Directional Movement

'Westerly' can be metaphorical, suggesting a journey or shift towards a figurative 'west'.

Not Always Literal

'Westerly' is commonly used in navigation and can be part of maritime or aviation terminology.

Navigational Terms

Describes location or features on the west side of a geographic region or area.

Geographic Feature

In weather forecasts, 'westerly' describes winds or conditions coming from the west.

In Weather Reports

The meaning of 'westerly' can depend on the local context; west in one place is different from another.

Local Differences

When 'westerly' is a noun, it specifically refers to winds, not general direction.

Wind Specifics

Westerlies affect weather patterns, such as bringing changes in temperature or precipitation.

Meteorological Impact

The westerlies are prominent winds in the Earth's temperate zones, influencing climate.

Climatic Zones

 there's a dune made of volcanic ash. The beautiful thing is that it moves bodily. It's what's technically known as a "barchan," and the entire dune walks across the desert in a westerly direction at a speed of about 17 meters per year.

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