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Westerly, town (1990 pop. 21,605), Washington co., extreme SW R.I., between the Pawcatuck River and Block Island Sound; inc. 1669. Its textile industry dates from 1814, and granite has been quarried there since c.1850. Westerly has other varied manufactures and a substantial trade market. The town actually embraces 11 different villages. A bridge (1932) connects the village of Westerly with Connecticut. westerly 1. (esp of the wind) from the west 2. a wind blowing from the west How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Designed to take full advantage of its location, the buildings create substantial savings of resources by using natural light and the prevailing westerly breeze. One of the keys in wind power is having a long flat surface with prevailing westerly winds" surrounded by a high escarpment and good electricity connections. The prevailing westerly will make itself known a little after lunch, and often picks up as the afternoon progresses until it's quite strong by about sunset. |
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