Meaning of తూర్పు in English
- The point in the heavens where the sun is seen to rise at the equinox, or the corresponding point on the earth; that one of the four cardinal points of the compass which is in a direction at right angles to that of north and south, and which is toward the right hand of one who faces the north; the point directly opposite to the west.
- The eastern parts of the earth; the regions or countries which lie east of Europe; the orient. In this indefinite sense, the word is applied to Asia Minor, Syria, Chaldea, Persia, India, China, etc.; as, the riches of the East; the diamonds and pearls of the East; the kings of the East.
- Formerly, the part of the United States east of the Alleghany Mountains, esp. the Eastern, or New England, States; now, commonly, the whole region east of the Mississippi River, esp. that which is north of Maryland and the Ohio River; -- usually with the definite article; as, the commerce of the East is not independent of the agriculture of the West.
- Toward the rising sun; or toward the point where the sun rises when in the equinoctial; as, the east gate; the east border; the east side; the east wind is a wind that blows from the east.
- Eastward.
- To move toward the east; to veer from the north or south toward the east; to orientate.
- Situated or dwelling in the east; oriental; as, an eastern gate; Eastern countries.
- Going toward the east, or in the direction of east; as, an eastern voyage.
- The distance measured toward the east between two meridians drawn through the extremities of a course; distance of departure eastward made by a vessel.
Meaning of తూర్పు in English
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