West-northwest
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: West-northwest is a noun meaning The compass point halfway between west and northwest; specifically at a bearing of 292.5°.
Meaning
The compass point halfway between west and northwest; specifically at a bearing of 292.5°.
More Meanings
- Of, in or pertaining to the west-northwest; west-northwestern.
- Situated toward or in the direction of the west-northwest; west-northwestward; west-northwesterly.
- Coming from the west-northwest; west-northwesterly.
- Towards or in the direction of the west-northwest; west-northwestwards.
Example Sentences
A west-northwest wind.
A west-northwest course.
We are travelling west-northwest at the moment.
Antonyms for west-northwest
Common opposites include east-southeast.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include west-southwest, north-northwest, northwest, north-north-west, north-northeast, south-southwest.
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