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north-north⋅west

  [nawrth-nawrth-west; Naut. nawr-nawr-west]
–noun
1. the point on the compass midway between north and northwest. Abbreviation: NNW
–adjective
2. coming from this point: a north-northwest wind.
3. directed toward this point: a north-northwest course.
–adverb
4. toward this point: sailing north-northwest.
Origin:
1350–1400; ME; see north, northwest
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NNW  
abbr.  north-northwest
north-north·west   (nôrth'nôrth-wěst', nôr'nôr-wěst')
n.   Abbr. NNW
The direction or point on the mariner's compass halfway between due north and northwest, or 22°30' west of due north.
adj.  To, toward, of, facing, or in the north-northwest.
adv.  In, from, or toward the north-northwest.
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Abbreviations & Acronyms
NNW
north-northwest
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