nor' west

/ˌnɔr ˈwɛst/
adverb
  1. 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
  1. 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.
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