west-north·west (wěst'nôrth'wěst', -nôr-wěst')
n.
Abbr. WNW
The direction or point on the mariner's compass halfway between due west and northwest, or 67°30' west of due north.
adj. To, toward, of, facing, or in the west-northwest.
adv. In, from, or toward the west-northwest. |
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[west-nawrth-west; Naut. west-nawr-west] 
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