west northwest
Definition
Noun: - The compass point midway between west and northwest: This term refers to a specific direction on a compass or wind rose. It is precisely halfway between due west (270°) and northwest (315°), corresponding to a bearing of approximately 292.5°.
Usage
- This term is used primarily in navigation, meteorology, geography, and any context requiring precise directional notation.
- It is often abbreviated as WNW on maps, charts, and weather reports.
- It describes the origin of a wind (e.g., a wind the west-northwest) or a direction of travel.
Examples
- Noun:
- The storm is approaching from the west northwest.
- To reach the island, set a course of west northwest.
- The weather forecast predicts west northwest winds at 15 knots.
Advanced Usage
- In formal or technical writing, the hyphenated form "west-northwest" is commonly used.
- It is one of the 32 principal points of the compass, providing more precision than the four cardinal (N, E, S, W) or eight principal (NE, SE, SW, NW) directions.
Variants and Related Words
- WNW: The standard abbreviation.
- Northwest (NW): The cardinal point to the northeast of west northwest.
- West (W): The cardinal point to the southwest of west northwest.
- Compass point, bearing, direction: General related terms.
Synonyms
- 292.5 degrees: The equivalent bearing in degrees.
- WNW: The abbreviated form.
Notes
- There are no specific idioms or phrasal verbs associated with this precise technical term.
Noun
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the compass point midway between west and northwest
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