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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

  1. in or toward this direction
  2. 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.