nor' nor' west
/ˌnɔr nɔr ˈwɛst/
adverb
- Toward or from the direction of nor'-nor'-west.
- The captain ordered the crew to steer nor'-nor'-west.
- The birds flew nor'-nor'-west as winter approached.
- The current carried the boat nor'-nor'-west.
noun
- The direction halfway between north-northwest and northwest; a compass point of 22°30' west of north-northwest, or 33°45' west of north.
- The ship sailed nor'-nor'-west to avoid the storm.
- The wind shifted to nor'-nor'-west, bringing colder air.
- The treasure map indicated the island lay nor'-nor'-west of the old lighthouse.
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