Definition of "west-northwest" in English

noun

1. The compass point halfway between west and northwest; specifically at a bearing of 292.5°.

adjective

1. Of, in or pertaining to the west-northwest; west-northwestern.

2. Situated toward or in the direction of the west-northwest; west-northwestward; west-northwesterly.

   • A west-northwest course.

3. Coming from the west-northwest; west-northwesterly.

   • A west-northwest wind.

adverb

1. Towards or in the direction of the west-northwest; west-northwestwards.

   • We are travelling west-northwest at the moment.