north-northeast

American  

[nawrth-nawrth-eest, nawr-nawr-eest] / ˈnɔrθˌnɔrθˈist, ˈnɔrˌnɔrˈist /

noun

1. the point on the compass midway between north and northeast. NNE

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adjective

1. coming from this point.

   facing a north-northeast wind.

2. directed toward this point.

   a north-northeast course.

adverb

1. toward this point.

   sailing north-northeast.

north-northeast British  

noun

1. the point on the compass or the direction midway between north and northeast, 22° 30′ clockwise from north

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adjective

1. in, from, or towards this direction

Etymology

Origin of north-northeast

1400–50; late Middle English north north est; see north, northeast

Example Sentences

And in map view, features on either side of the Seattle fault zone angle away from each other; north of the Seattle fault zone, structures are angled north-northwest, while in the south, they're oriented north-northeast.

From Science Daily • Feb. 6, 2024

A peek at the National Weather Service confirms mild north-northeast breezes are pushing Smith Complex smoke directly at us.

From Slate • Sep. 18, 2023

Instead of striking the capital city, it wobbled to the north-northeast and made landfall near Keaton Beach, Florida, the Hurricane Center announced at 7:45 a.m.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 31, 2023

Idalia was expected to turn north-northeast on Tuesday and Wednesday and move at a faster pace.

From Washington Times • Aug. 29, 2023

An Indian village in the southern foothills of the Sierra de Coalcomán, located about 3 hours by mule north-northeast of Maruata; tropical semi-deciduous forest.

From The Amphibians and Reptiles of Michoacán, México by Duellman, William E.