north-northeast

[ nawrth-nawrth-eest; Nautical nawr-nawr-eest ]

noun

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

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

noun

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

adjective

1. in, from, or towards this direction

Word History and Origins

Origin of north-northeast¹

1400–50; late Middle English north north est; 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

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

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

From Washington Times

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

From Seattle Times

Hurricane Earl is moving north and this motion is expected to continue into Wednesday with a gradual turn to the north-northeast on Thursday.

From Seattle Times