west-northwest

(west′nôrt̸h′west′; naut., -nôr-)

noun

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

adjective, adverb

See west-northwest in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun Abbr. WNW

The direction or point on the mariner's compass halfway between due west and northwest, or 67°30: west of due north.

adjective

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

adverb

In, from, or toward the west-northwest.

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