north-northeast

[ nawrth-nawrth-eest; Nautical nawr-nawr-eest ]

/ ˈnɔrθˌnɔrθˈist; Nautical ˈnɔrˌnɔrˈist /

noun

the point on the compass midway between north and northeast. Abbreviation: NNE

adjective

coming from this point: facing a north-northeast wind.

directed toward this point: a north-northeast course.

adverb

toward this point: sailing north-northeast.

Origin of north-northeast

1400–50; late Middle English north north est;see north, northeast

Words nearby north-northeast

North Miami, North Miami Beach, northmost, North New Hyde Park, north node, north-northeast, north-northeastward, north-northwest, north-northwestward, north of 60, North Olmsted

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Example sentences from the Web for north-northeast

What saves the office, given its tiny size, is a tall bank of four windows that look out to the north-northeast.
How I Write: Erik Larson Revisits ‘Isaac’s Storm’|Noah Charney|October 31, 2012|DAILY BEAST
"North-northeast," added Christy, as he settled back in the stern sheets.
Within The Enemy's Lines|Oliver Optic
The other reason is because it runs up generally in a northerly direction, or between north by east and north-northeast.
Journal of Jasper Danckaerts, 1679-1680|Jasper Danckaerts
This current was steered around the north side of the LOW and met the north-northeast wind.
Wind and Weather|Alexander McAdie

The former consulted his compass, and saw, with satisfaction, that the wind was carrying them toward the north-northeast.
Five Weeks in a Balloon|Jules Verne
This day was exceedingly fine and pleasant, a storm of wind and rain from north-northeast, last night, having cooled the air.
History of the Expedition under the Command of Captains Lewis and Clark, Vol. I.|Meriwether Lewis and William Clark

British Dictionary definitions for north-northeast

north-northeast

noun

the point on the compass or the direction midway between north and northeast, 22° 30′ clockwise from north

adjective, adverb

in, from, or towards this direction

Symbol: NNE

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单词	north-northeast
释义	north-northeast [ nawrth-nawrth-eest; Nautical nawr-nawr-eest ] / ˈnɔrθˌnɔrθˈist; Nautical ˈnɔrˌnɔrˈist / noun the point on the compass midway between north and northeast. Abbreviation: NNE adjective coming from this point: facing a north-northeast wind. directed toward this point: a north-northeast course. adverb toward this point: sailing north-northeast. Origin of north-northeast 1400–50; late Middle English north north est;see north, northeast Words nearby north-northeast North Miami, North Miami Beach, northmost, North New Hyde Park, north node, north-northeast, north-northeastward, north-northwest, north-northwestward, north of 60, North Olmsted Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for north-northeast What saves the office, given its tiny size, is a tall bank of four windows that look out to the north-northeast. How I Write: Erik Larson Revisits ‘Isaac’s Storm’\|Noah Charney\|October 31, 2012\|DAILY BEAST "North-northeast," added Christy, as he settled back in the stern sheets. Within The Enemy's Lines\|Oliver Optic The other reason is because it runs up generally in a northerly direction, or between north by east and north-northeast. Journal of Jasper Danckaerts, 1679-1680\|Jasper Danckaerts This current was steered around the north side of the LOW and met the north-northeast wind. Wind and Weather\|Alexander McAdie The former consulted his compass, and saw, with satisfaction, that the wind was carrying them toward the north-northeast. Five Weeks in a Balloon\|Jules Verne This day was exceedingly fine and pleasant, a storm of wind and rain from north-northeast, last night, having cooled the air. History of the Expedition under the Command of Captains Lewis and Clark, Vol. I.\|Meriwether Lewis and William Clark British Dictionary definitions for north-northeast north-northeast noun the point on the compass or the direction midway between north and northeast, 22° 30′ clockwise from north adjective, adverb in, from, or towards this direction Symbol: NNE Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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