west-northwest
west-northwest noun: the compass point halfway between west and northwest; specifically at a bearing of 292.5°.
Noun
west-northwest (uncountable)
- The compass point halfway between west and northwest; specifically at a bearing of 292.5°.
- Antonyms:
- east-southeast
Adjective
west-northwest (not comparable)
- Of, in or pertaining to the west-northwest; west-northwestern.
- Situated toward or in the direction of the west-northwest; west-northwestward; west-northwesterly.
- A west-northwest course.
- Coming from the west-northwest; west-northwesterly.
- A west-northwest wind.
Adverb
west-northwest (not comparable)
- Towards or in the direction of the west-northwest; west-northwestwards.
- We are travelling west-northwest at the moment.
west-northwest meaning in Malay
west-northwest in Malay
- compass point
- barat barat laut
Antonyms of west-northwest
Forms of west-northwest
| alternative form | west northwest |
|---|---|
| alternative form | west-north-west |
| alternative abbreviation | WNW |
Questions about west-northwest
- What does west-northwest mean?
- West-northwest means the compass point halfway between west and northwest; specifically at a bearing of 292.5°.
- What is west-northwest in Malay?
- West-northwest in Malay is barat barat laut. See West-northwest meaning in Malay.
- What part of speech is west-northwest?
- West-northwest can be a noun, an adjective or an adverb.
Words near west-northwest in the dictionary
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