north-northwest
north-northwest noun: the compass point halfway between northwest and north; specifically at a bearing of 337.5°.
Noun
north-northwest (uncountable)
- The compass point halfway between northwest and north; specifically at a bearing of 337.5°.
- Antonyms:
- south-southeast
Adjective
north-northwest (not comparable)
- Of, in or pertaining to the north-northwest; north-northwestern.
- Situated toward or in the direction of north-northwest; north-northwestward; north-northwesterly.
- A north-northwest course.
- Coming from the north-northwest; north-northwesterly.
- A north-northwest wind.
Adverb
north-northwest (not comparable)
- Towards or in the direction of the north-northwest; north-northwestwards.
- We are travelling north-northwest at the moment.
north-northwest meaning in Malay
north-northwest in Malay
- compass point
- utara barat laut
Antonyms of north-northwest
Forms of north-northwest
| alternative form | north northwest |
|---|---|
| alternative form | north-north-west |
| alternative form | nor'-nor'-west |
| alternative abbreviation | NNW |
Words formed from north-northwest
Questions about north-northwest
- What does north-northwest mean?
- North-northwest means the compass point halfway between northwest and north; specifically at a bearing of 337.5°.
- What is north-northwest in Malay?
- North-northwest in Malay is utara barat laut. See North-northwest meaning in Malay.
- What part of speech is north-northwest?
- North-northwest can be a noun, an adjective or an adverb.
Words near north-northwest in the dictionary
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