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west-north-west

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

Meaning of west-northwest

Noun

west-northwest (uncountable)

  1. The compass point halfway between west and northwest; specifically at a bearing of 292.5°.
    Antonyms:
    east-southeast

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Questions about west-north-west

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

Words near west-north-west in the dictionary

  1. West Yarmouth
  2. West Yorkshire
  3. West-centrism
  4. West-Flanders
  5. West-Indiaman
  6. west-north-west
  7. west-northwest
  8. west-northwesterlies
  9. west-northwesterly
  10. west-northwestern
  11. west-northwestward

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