Meaning of Fremantle Doctor | Babel Free

Definitions

The sea breeze that blows from the Indian Ocean over Perth, Western Australia.

Australia

Examples

“Afterwards, you go up with your oldies to the beer garden and you get a lemon squash and sit in the shade and wait for the Fremantle Doctor.”

“Just offshore from Rous Head, the Fremantle Doctor had its effect on the America′s Cup defence in 1987, where the course was positioned.”

“The Western Australian sailors were gloating because they didn't think we would be up to the Fremantle Doctor (a strong wind which usually blows up at 3pm).”

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