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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The compass point halfway between west and northwest; specifically at a bearing of 292.5°. uncountable

Adjective

1. 1
   Of, in or pertaining to the west-northwest; west-northwestern. not-comparable
2. 2
   Situated toward or in the direction of the west-northwest; west-northwestward; west-northwesterly. not-comparable

   "A west-northwest course."

3. 3
   Coming from the west-northwest; west-northwesterly. not-comparable

   "A west-northwest wind."

Adverb

1. 1
   Towards or in the direction of the west-northwest; west-northwestwards. not-comparable

   "We are travelling west-northwest at the moment."

Antonyms

All antonyms

east-southeast

Example

More examples

"We are travelling west-northwest at the moment."

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