nor'-nor'-east

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nor'-nor'-east

The ship sails steadily on a course of nor'-nor'-east.

Definition

  1. Noun:

    • The compass point that is midway between north and northeast: "nor'-nor'-east" is a precise point on the compass, specifically halfway between north (0°) and northeast (45°), corresponding to 22.5°.

  2. Adverb:

    • To, toward, or in the north-northeast: Used to describe movement in the direction of the north-northeast compass point or a location situated in that direction.
Usage Examples

  • Noun:

    • The chart indicated that the island lay directly to the nor'-nor'-east.
    • Set your course for nor'-nor'-east to reach the hidden bay.

  • Adverb:

    • The storm is moving nor'-nor'-east at 15 knots.
    • They sailed nor'-nor'-east for two full days.
Advanced Usage
  • Nautical and Meteorological Context: This term is primarily used in navigation, sailing, aviation, and weather reporting to give precise directional information.
    • The wind shifted to nor'-nor'-east, bringing colder air.
Variants and Related Words
  • North-northeast (NNE): The more common modern spelling and abbreviation for "nor'-nor'-east".
    • The bearing is 022 degrees, which is north-northeast.
  • Nor'east / Northeast: The adjacent compass point (45°).
  • Nor'-nor'-west: The compass point midway between north and northwest (337.5°).
Synonyms
  • North-northeast (NNE): The standard synonym.
  • 22.5 degrees: The specific bearing.
Related Phrases
  • By the nor'-nor'-east: A phrase indicating something is positioned or coming from that direction.
    • We sighted land by the nor'-nor'-east.
nor'-nor'-east

The ship sails steadily on a course of nor'-nor'-east.

Noun
  1. the compass point that is midway between north and northeast
Adverb
  1. to, toward, or in the north-northeast

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