north-northwestward
Americanadverb
Etymology
Origin of north-northwestward
First recorded in 1775–85; north-northwest + -ward
Example Sentences
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"Some gradual development of this system is possible late this week while it moves slowly northwestward or north-northwestward over the western Caribbean Sea," the NHC said.
From Fox News
"The eye of Paulette will move north-northwestward to northward this morning, bringing the southern portion of the eyewall with hurricane-force winds and torrential across the entire island of Bermuda very soon," the NHC said.
From Fox News
Typhoon Haishen formed Tuesday and is forecast to move north-northwestward over the warmer-than-average waters of the western Pacific Ocean, gathering strength as it does so.
From Seattle Times
The Japan Meteorological Agency said Typhoon Hagibis was in the Pacific advancing north-northwestward toward Japan’s main island.
From Seattle Times
On Thursday evening, Hagibis was about 600 miles away from Japan, moving north-northwestward at 12 mph.
From Seattle Times
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