Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
north-northwest
noun
/nɔrθ nɔrθˈwɛst/
Definition
A compass direction that is located between north and northwest, specifically at an angle of 337.5 degrees from true north.
Examples
- The wind is blowing from the north-northwest.
- We took a hike heading north-northwest to reach the mountain peak.
- The plane is traveling in a north-northwest direction.
Meaning
North-northwest refers to a specific point on the compass used for navigation. It indicates a direction that is slightly more toward the west than directly north.
Synonyms
- NNW
- Northwest
- North West
