1. The compass point midway between north and east; at 45 degrees
   - northeast, northeastward, NE

1. To, toward, or in the northeast
   - northeast, north-east

Type of: compass point, point

• throw
• throw a fit
• throw a spanner in the works
• throw a wobbly
• throw cold water on
• throw in the towel
• throw off
• throw out
• throw out of kilter
• throw overboard
• throw pillow
• throw rug
• throw stick
• throw together
• throw up
• throw-in
• throw-weight
• throwaway
• throwback
• thrower
• throwing away
• throwing board
• throwing stick
• thrown
• thrown and twisted