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north-northeast

/ˌnɔːrθ nɔːrˈθiːst/

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adverb

/ˌnɔːrθ nɔːrˈθiːst/C2formal
  • ruНаречие и существительное, используемые в навигации и географии для обозначения направления, находящегося посередине между севером и северо-востоком, а именно на 22,5 градуса к востоку от истинного севера.

An adverb and noun used in navigation and geography to indicate a direction halfway between north and northeast, specifically 22.5 degrees east of due north.

  1. B2formal

    To, toward, or in the direction that is halfway between north and northeast.

    ruНаправление

    • The ship sailed north-northeast for three days.
    • The wind is blowing north-northeast today.
    • We need to head north-northeast to reach the island.

    Synonymsnnenorth northeast

Forms
  • more north-northeast comparative form
  • most north-northeast superlative form