north-northeast
north-northeast
Definition
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
- in or toward this direction
- from this direction, as a wind
north-northeast
Usage Examples
Modifies a noun
- direction: Moving in a north-northeast direction, Charley took 9hours to traverse the Florida peninsula.
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