roaring forties

views updated May 18 2018

roaring forties A popular maritime name for the prevailing westerly winds which are commonly strong over the oceans in temperate latitudes of the southern hemisphere, particularly between about 40°S and 50°S.

roaring forties

views updated May 08 2018

roaring forties Popular maritime term for the prevailing westerly winds which are commonly strong over the oceans in temperate latitudes of the southern hemisphere, particularly between about 40°S and 50°S.