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northnortheast
north-north·east
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ˈnɔrθˌnɔrθˈist;
Nautical
ˈnɔrˌnɔrˈist
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noun
1.
the point on the compass midway between north and northeast.
Abbreviation:
NNE
adjective
2.
coming from this point:
facing a north-northeast wind.
3.
directed toward this point:
a north-northeast course.
adverb
4.
toward this point:
sailing north-northeast.
Origin:
1400–50;
late Middle English
north north est;
see
north
,
northeast
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north-northeast
—
n
1.
the point on the compass or the direction midway between north and northeast, 22° 30′ clockwise from north
—
adj
, —
adv
2.
in, from, or towards this direction
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 10th Edition
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