north-northwest
Definition
- Adverb:
- To, toward, or in the north-northwest: Refers to a direction exactly midway between north and northwest on a compass.
Usage
- The adverb "north-northwest" is used to describe movement or orientation in a specific compass direction. It is a precise navigational term.
Examples
- Adverb:
- The storm is moving north-northwest at 15 miles per hour.
- We sailed north-northwest for two days before sighting land.
- The front of the house faces north-northwest.
Advanced Usage
- "a north-northwest wind": A wind that originates from the north-northwest and blows toward the opposite direction (south-southeast).
- A strong north-northwest wind brought colder air into the region.
Variants and Related Words
- North-northwest (Noun): The compass point or direction located midway between north and northwest.
- The compass needle pointed to north-northwest.
- NNW (Abbreviation): The standard written abbreviation for north-northwest.
Synonyms
- NNW: The abbreviated form is a direct synonym in navigational contexts.
Related Terms (Compass Points)
- North: The cardinal direction.
- Northwest: The intercardinal direction between north and west.
- North by west: The compass point one degree west of north.
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to, toward, or in the north-northwest
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