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north-north-west

north-north-west is the alternative form of north-northwest.

Meaning of north-northwest

Noun

north-northwest (uncountable)

  1. The compass point halfway between northwest and north; specifically at a bearing of 337.5°.
    Antonyms:
    south-southeast

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Questions about north-north-west

What is north-north-west the alternative form of?
North-north-west is the alternative form of north-northwest.

Words near north-north-west in the dictionary

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

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