north-northwest

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north-northwest

The compass needle points steadily toward north-northwest.

Definition
  1. 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.
north-northwest

The compass needle points steadily toward north-northwest.

Adverb
  1. to, toward, or in the north-northwest

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