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nor'-nor'-west

nor'-nor'-west

9.9
In the direction between north and northwest
  • adverb
  • /nɔrˈnɔrˈwɛst/
  • Archaic
translation icon : noroeste-noroeste
  • The wind shifted nor'-nor'-west overnight, bringing cooler air.

Examples

  • The ship was heading nor'-nor'-west to avoid the storm.

  • We set our course nor'-nor'-west at daybreak.

  • The wind is blowing from the nor'-nor'-west today.

  • We should head nor'-nor'-west to reach the summit.

  • The plane flew nor'-nor'-west for several hours to reach its destination.

  • As we hiked, we followed the trail that led nor'-nor'-west toward the mountain peak.

  • The navigator adjusted the course to nor'-nor'-west to avoid any obstacles.

Synonyms

north-northwest
vsnor'-nor'-west
3.4

Toward the direction halfway between north and northwest

is a nonstandard punctuated form that marks pronunciation or dialect

Surface Forms

nor'-nor'-west positive

Etymology

Nor'-nor'-west comes from the simple words north and northwest. The double 'nor' shows it is just between them, so to go nor'-nor'-west is to move toward the compass point 'north-northwest'.