north-north·west (nôrth′nôrth-wĕst, nôr′nôr-wĕst)
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Tweet n. Abbr. NNW The direction or point on the mariner's compass halfway between due north and northwest, or 22°30′ west of due north. adj. To, toward, of, facing, or in the north-northwest. adv. In, from, or toward the north-northwest. |
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