Nbw (Noun)
Meaning
The compass point that is one point west of due north.
Classification
Nouns denoting relations between people or things or ideas.
Examples
- The navigation system was set to northwest by west, but the crew decided to correct the course to nbw for better orientation.
- Their planned route required a slight adjustment to the nbw to avoid shallow waters near the coast.
- Navigating through the dense forest, the group made sure to stay on the nbw to find their way back to camp.
- Due to strong winds, the captain adjusted the ship's course to nbw to ensure they wouldn't stray off course.
- By maintaining a steady nbw, the team was able to successfully reach their destination before nightfall.