northeaster

/ˈnɔrθˌistər/
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Other forms: northeasters

Definitions of northeaster
  1. noun
    a storm blowing from the northeast
    synonyms: nor'easter
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    type of:
    storm, violent storm
    a violent weather condition with winds 64-72 knots (11 on the Beaufort scale) and precipitation and thunder and lightning
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