north northwest
/ˌnɔrθˌnɔrθˈwɛst/
noun
- The direction halfway between north and northwest, exactly 22.5 degrees west of due north.
- The ship changed course to north-northwest to avoid the storm.
- According to the map, the treasure lies exactly north-northwest of the old oak tree.
- The compass pointed steadily toward north-northwest.
adjective
- Located in or moving toward the direction of north-northwest.
- The plane took a north-northwest heading to reach the remote island.
- The hikers followed a north-northwest trail through the forest.
- A north-northwest wind brought cold air from the Arctic.
adverb
- Toward or from the direction of north-northwest.
- The birds flew north-northwest for the winter migration.
- The wind shifted and began blowing north-northwest.
- We sailed north-northwest for three days before sighting land.