north-northwest

noun

1. the point on the compass midway between north and northwest. Abbreviation: NNW

adjective

2. coming from this point: a north-northwest wind.
3. directed toward this point: a north-northwest course.

adverb

4. toward this point: sailing north-northwest.

noun

1. the point on the compass or the direction midway between northwest and north, 337° 30′ clockwise from north

adjective, adverb

2. in, from, or towards this direction