Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
west-northwest
adverb, noun
/ˌwɛst.nɔrθˈwɛst/
Definition
The direction or compass point that is halfway between west and northwest, specifically at an angle of 292.5 degrees on a compass.
Examples
- The ship sailed west-northwest across the open sea.
- The wind is blowing from the west-northwest at 15 miles per hour.
- During the hike, we needed to travel west-northwest to reach our destination.
Meaning
West-northwest refers to a geographical direction that lies between west (270 degrees) and northwest (315 degrees). It is commonly used in navigation and meteorology to describe winds or movement.
Synonyms
- WNW
- NW of W
- West of Northwest
