Nor'-west (Noun)
Meaning
The compass point midway between north and west; at 315 degrees.
Classification
Nouns denoting relations between people or things or ideas.
Examples
- The sailors adjusted their course to head due nor'-west, navigating through treacherous waters.
- As the sun began to set, the campers built their fire in a nor'-west direction to avoid the prevailing winds.
- After consulting the map, the hikers set a nor'-west bearing to reach the next mountain peak.
- From the lookout tower, the coastguards scanned the horizon nor'-west for any signs of incoming storms.
- According to the weather forecast, the approaching storm system was moving nor'-west, bringing heavy rain to the entire region.