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Term: Nor-Nor-West

Description

Nor-Nor-West, also spelled as nor-norwest, is a compass point that lies between north-northwest and northwest on the 32-point compass rose. It is used to specify a direction and often appears in nautical or aviation contexts.

Sense 1: Direction

As a direction, nor-nor-west refers to the point midway between north-northwest and northwest on the compass. It can be abbreviated as NNWbW or N x W. It is represented by an angle of 22.5 degrees clockwise from true north.

Example: Sailors use the nor-nor-west heading to navigate through the treacherous waters.

Sense 2: Wind Direction

Nor-nor-west also denotes a wind direction originating from the nor-nor-west. It represents a wind blowing approximately from the northwest but slightly more toward the north-northwest.

Example: The sailor adjusted the sails to capture the fresh nor-nor-west breeze.

Sense 3: Local Usage

In certain regions, "nor-nor-west" is used as a slang term to describe an area or a location that lies in the nor-nor-western direction from a reference point.

Example: The old town is located about ten miles nor-nor-west of the city center.

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