nor'-nor'-east
Definition
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°.
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.
Noun
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the compass point that is midway between north and northeast
Adverb
-
to, toward, or in the north-northeast
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