Wnw (Noun)
Meaning
The compass point midway between west and northwest.
Classification
Nouns denoting relations between people or things or ideas.
Examples
- The storm was approaching from the WNW, forcing the fishermen to quickly return to shore.
- The new housing development is located at a bearing of WNW from the city center.
- According to the forecast, the winds would be blowing strongly from the WNW by evening.
- The hikers set off in a WNW direction, determined to reach the summit before nightfall.
- The ship adjusted its course to WNW to avoid the shallow waters near the coast.