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nor'-nor'-east

nor'-nor'-east

9.9
A compass point between north and northeast
  • noun
  • Archaic
translation icon : nornoreste
  • The wind is blowing from the nor'-nor'-east today.

Examples

  • The wind was blowing steadily from nor'-nor'-east all morning.

  • The ship changed course to nor'-nor'-east to avoid the shallows.

  • On the old map, the island sits just off the coast at nor'-nor'-east.

  • We need to head nor'-nor'-east to reach the coast.

  • The compass pointed firmly to nor'-nor'-east, guiding us on our journey.

  • To navigate correctly, we must travel towards nor'-nor'-east for the next few miles.

  • Sailing into the nor'-nor'-east wind made for a challenging but exciting trip.

Synonyms

NNE
vsnor'-nor'-east
1 5.3

A compass direction halfway between north and northeast

has the same meaning but uses a different traditional written form
north-northeast
vsnor'-nor'-east
  • Specialized
1 4.6

The direction on a compass halfway between north and northeast, slightly east of north

has the same meaning but is written in a different informal form

Surface Forms

nor'-nor'-east singular

Etymology

Nor'-nor'-east names the compass point halfway between north and northeast and is often shown as 'NNE' on maps. Mapmakers and sailors used this short form to be exact about direction, so as a noun it means the point 'between north and northeast'.