nor'-west

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nor'-west

The ship sails nor'-west toward the distant island.

Definition

  1. Adverb:

    • To, toward, or in the northwest: The direction or location that is between north and west.

  2. Noun:

    • The compass point midway between north and west; at 315 degrees: One of the 32 principal compass points, specifically the point halfway between due north and due west.
Usage Examples

  • Adverb:

    • The storm is moving nor'-west at 20 miles per hour. (Describes the direction of movement.)
    • They sailed nor'-west for three days. (Describes the direction of travel.)

  • Noun:

    • The wind is coming from the nor'-west. (Identifies the origin point of the wind.)
    • Set your course to nor'-west. (Specifies a navigational heading.)
Advanced Usage
  • As a directional modifier: Often used in meteorology, navigation, and geography to specify a precise direction.
    • The front will advance nor'-west across the plains.
  • In compound descriptions: While the target word itself is not a compound, it is the basis for terms like "nor'-wester" (a wind or storm from that direction).
    • A strong nor'-wester is blowing.
Variants and Related Words
  • Northwest (n., adj., adv.): The more common, non-hyphenated spelling of the same direction.
  • Northwesterly (adj., adv.): In or from the northwest direction.
  • Northwestern (adj.): Located in or characteristic of the northwest region.
Synonyms
  • Northwest: The direct synonym, identical in meaning.
  • NW: The standard abbreviation.
Notes on Usage
  • Nor'-west is a hyphenated, somewhat archaic or technical variant of northwest. It is most commonly encountered in historical texts, specific technical fields like maritime navigation, or poetic language to denote the precise compass point.
  • In modern general English, northwest is the far more frequent and preferred form for both the noun and adverb uses.
nor'-west

The ship sails nor'-west toward the distant island.

Adverb
  1. to, toward, or in the northwest
Noun
  1. the compass point midway between north and west; at 315 degrees

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