north-northwest

north-northwest
/nawrth"nawrth'west"/; Naut. /nawr"nawr'west"/, n.
1. the point on the compass midway between north and northwest. Abbr.: NNW
adj.
2. coming from this point: a north-northwest wind.
3. directed toward this point: a north-northwest course.
adv.
4. toward this point: sailing north-northwest.
[1350-1400; ME; see NORTH, NORTHWEST]

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