northwest

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English

Definitions

noun

The compass point halfway between north and west, bearing 315°, abbreviated as NW.

adjective

Of or pertaining to the northwest; northwestern.
Towards the northwest; northwestwards.
From the northwest, northwesterly

Related words

Synonyms

northwestern northwesterly nw north northeast southwest north-west south-west north-western north-eastern northern north-east northeastern western westerner scotia

Associated

nunavut territories southeast corner yukon crater antarctica glacier intersection confluence

Rhymes

manifest crest detest distressed jest impressed acquiesced rest chest arrest

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