north-northwest

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noun

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

adjective, adverb

See north-northwest in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun Abbr. NNW

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

adjective

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

adverb

In, from, or toward the north-northwest.

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