Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
nnw
Abbreviation / Compass Direction
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Definition
Nnw is an abbreviation for ‘north-northwest’, which is a compass direction.
Examples
- The storm is approaching from the nnw.
- We navigated to the nnw of the city for our road trip.
- Set the sails towards the nnw to catch the wind.
Meaning
It indicates a direction that is between north and northwest, specifically 22.5 degrees to the west of due north.
Synonyms
- North-northwest
- N/NW
- Compassing direction
