waft vs westerly

waft

noun
  • A light breeze. 

  • A flag used to indicate wind direction or, with a knot tied in the center, as a signal; a waif, a wheft. 

  • Something (such as an odor or perfume) that is carried through the air. 

verb
  • To be moved, or to pass, on a buoyant medium; to float. 

  • To give notice to by waving something; to wave the hand to; to beckon. 

  • To (cause to) float easily or gently through the air. 

westerly

noun
  • A westerly wind or storm, one blowing or coming from the west. 

adj
  • Facing the west; directed towards the west. 

  • Coming from the west. 

  • Located towards or in the west. 

adv
  • Towards the west. 

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