West-north-west
adj, adv, noun
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Definitions
Noun
- 1 Alternative form of west-northwest. alt-of, alternative, uncountable
"Portishead, lying west-north-west of Bristol, on the Severn, had a small port from medieval times on its pill, or inlet, and began to develop as a seaside resort early in the nineteenth century, when it was served by steam packets from Bristol."
Adjective
- 1 Alternative form of west-northwest. alt-of, alternative, not-comparable
Adverb
- 1 Alternative form of west-northwest. alt-of, alternative, not-comparable
Example
More examples"Portishead, lying west-north-west of Bristol, on the Severn, had a small port from medieval times on its pill, or inlet, and began to develop as a seaside resort early in the nineteenth century, when it was served by steam packets from Bristol."
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