North-northwest
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: North-northwest is a noun meaning The compass point halfway between northwest and north; specifically at a bearing of 337.5°.
Meaning
The compass point halfway between northwest and north; specifically at a bearing of 337.5°.
More Meanings
- Of, in or pertaining to the north-northwest; north-northwestern.
- Situated toward or in the direction of north-northwest; north-northwestward; north-northwesterly.
- Coming from the north-northwest; north-northwesterly.
- Towards or in the direction of the north-northwest; north-northwestwards.
Example Sentences
A north-northwest wind.
A north-northwest course.
We are travelling north-northwest at the moment.
Antonyms for north-northwest
Common opposites include south-southeast.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include north-north-west, north-northeast, west-northwest, east-northeast, northwest, west-southwest.
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