north-northeast

(nôrt̸h′nôrt̸h′ēst′; naut. nôr′nôr′-)

noun

the direction, or the point on a mariner's compass, halfway between due north and northeast; 22°30′ east of due north

adjective, adverb

See north-northeast in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun Abbr. NNE

The direction or point on the mariner's compass halfway between due north and northeast, or 22°30: east of due north.

adjective

To, toward, of, facing, or in the north-northeast.

adverb

In, from, or toward the north-northeast.

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