nor' west
/ˌnɔr ˈwɛst/
adverb
- Toward or from the direction of nor'-west.
- They traveled nor'-west along the river.
- The ship sailed nor'-west for three days.
- The storm moved nor'-west across the plains.
noun
- The direction halfway between north and west; northwest.
- The wind came from the nor'-west, bringing rain.
- The old sailor pointed nor'-west and said the harbor was that way.
- The hikers headed nor'-west toward the mountain pass.