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west meaning in Tamil

மேற்கு mēṟku

/wɛst/

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west in Tamil: மேற்கு (mēṟku). In English, west means the direction opposite to that of the earth's rotation, specifically 270°.

Tamil words for west

compass point
மேற்கு mēṟku

English meaning of west

  1. noun The direction opposite to that of the earth's rotation, specifically 270°.
  2. noun The western region or area; the inhabitants thereof.
  3. noun In a church: the direction of the gallery, opposite to the altar, and opposite to the direction faced by the priest when celebrating ad orientem.
  4. adjective Situated or lying in or toward the west; westward.

Full definition of west

west in a sentence

  • We used to live in the west of the country.
  • Portugal lies to the west of Spain.
  • This thoroughfare bears (to the) West.

west in other languages

Questions about west in Tamil

What is the meaning of west in Tamil?
West in Tamil is மேற்கு (mēṟku).
west என்பதன் தமிழ் அர்த்தம் என்ன?
West: மேற்கு (mēṟku).
What does west mean in English?
West means the direction opposite to that of the earth's rotation, specifically 270°.

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