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Meanings of nor'-nor'-west in English

The compass point that is midway between north and northwest.

To, toward, or in the north-northwest.

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Examples for "north-northwest"
Examples for "north-northwest"
1
It was about 45 miles north-northwest of Key West and heading west.
Zeitoun
2
The epicenter of the temblor was 55 miles north-northwest of Lae, the agency said.
Reuters
3
Newton was expected to move north-northwest on Tuesday, before turning north and losing strength.
Reuters
4
A few moments later, the light turned in a north-northwest direction and quickly disappeared.
The Flying Saucers are Real
5
The first went north-northwest. He traced a vague line.
Heir of Fire