nor'-nor'-west

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nor'-nor'-west

The ship sails nor'-nor'-west toward the horizon.

Definition

  1. Noun:

    • The compass point that is midway between north and northwest: "nor'-nor'-west" is a precise direction on a compass, specifically halfway between north (0°) and northwest (315°), corresponding to 337.5°.

  2. Adverb:

    • To, toward, or in the north-northwest: Describes movement or position in the direction of the north-northwest compass point.
Usage Examples

  • Noun:

    • The map indicated that the hidden cove lay to the nor'-nor'-west.
    • Set your course to nor'-nor'-west to intercept the shipping lane.

  • Adverb:

    • The storm is moving nor'-nor'-west at fifteen knots.
    • They sailed nor'-nor'-west for two days before sighting land.
Advanced Usage
  • As a precise bearing: Used in navigation, aviation, and meteorology to give exact directions.
    • The aircraft turned to a heading of nor'-nor'-west.
Variants and Related Words
  • North-northwest (NNW): The modern, more common written form equivalent to "nor'-nor'-west".
  • Northwest (NW): The cardinal intercardinal point between north and west.
  • North (N): The cardinal point at 0°.
Synonyms
  • NNW (Abbreviation): The standard abbreviation for north-northwest.
  • 337.5 degrees: The specific bearing.
Notes on Usage
  • "Nor'-nor'-west" is an archaic or traditional nautical spelling. In contemporary usage, "north-northwest" is the standard term.
  • It is one of the 32 principal compass points used in detailed navigation.
nor'-nor'-west

The ship sails nor'-nor'-west toward the horizon.

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

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