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north-northwest

/ˈnɔːrθ nɔːrθˈwest/

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adverb

/ˈnɔːrθ nɔːrθˈwest/C2formal
  • ruНаречие, указывающее направление ровно между севером и северо-западом, а именно 337,5 градусов по компасу. Используется в навигации, метеорологии и описательных контекстах для указания точной ориентации.

An adverb indicating a direction exactly halfway between north and northwest, specifically 337.5 degrees on a compass. It is used in navigation, meteorology, and descriptive contexts to specify precise orientation.

  1. B2formal

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

    ruНаправление

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

    Synonymsnnw

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