north-northwest

Adverb

not-comparable

Towards or in the direction of the north-northwest; north-northwestwards.

Japanese Meaning

北北西の方向に向かって、または北北西の方向を指している。

The lighthouse's beam swept north-northwest across the stormy sea.

灯台の光は荒れた海の上を北と北西の間の方角に向かって照らした。

Sense（1）

Towards or in the direction of the north-northwest; north-northwestwards.

We are travelling north-northwest at the moment.