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north-north-east

north-north-east is the alternative form of north-northeast.

Meaning of north-northeast

Noun

north-northeast (uncountable)

  1. The compass point halfway between north and northeast; specifically at a bearing of 22.5°.
    Antonyms:
    south-southwest

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Questions about north-north-east

What is north-north-east the alternative form of?
North-north-east is the alternative form of north-northeast.

Words near north-north-east in the dictionary

  1. north-easterlies
  2. north-easterly
  3. north-eastern
  4. North-Eastern Rhodesia
  5. north-easts
  6. north-north-east
  7. north-north-west
  8. north-northeast
  9. north-northeasterlies
  10. north-northeasterly
  11. north-northeastern

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