nor'-nor'-west (Meaning)

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nor'-nor'-west (n)

the compass point that is midway between north and northwest

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nor'-nor'-west (r)

to, toward, or in the north-northwest

Synonyms & Antonyms of nor'-nor'-west

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nor'-nor'-west Sentence Examples

  1. The wind howled from the nor'-nor'-west, driving icy rain against the windows.
  2. The sailors struggled to navigate through the treacherous waves as the nor'-nor'-west storm raged.
  3. The old house creaked and groaned under the pressure of the gale from the nor'-nor'-west.
  4. The birds huddled together for warmth as the relentless nor'-nor'-west wind swept across the moor.
  5. The hikers were forced to shelter in a cave, waiting out the blizzard that blew in from the nor'-nor'-west.
  6. The boat pitched and rolled violently as it sailed into the teeth of the nor'-nor'-west wind.
  7. The nor'-nor'-west wind carried the scent of salt spray and seaweed from the nearby coast.
  8. The nor'-nor'-west front brought a sudden drop in temperature, causing the snow to sparkle and crunch underfoot.
  9. The hikers lost their way in the dense fog that rolled in from the nor'-nor'-west.
  10. The weather forecast predicted a strong nor'-nor'-west wind, forcing the climbers to postpone their ascent.

FAQs About the word nor'-nor'-west

the compass point that is midway between north and northwest, to, toward, or in the north-northwest

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The wind howled from the nor'-nor'-west, driving icy rain against the windows.

The sailors struggled to navigate through the treacherous waves as the nor'-nor'-west storm raged.

The old house creaked and groaned under the pressure of the gale from the nor'-nor'-west.

The birds huddled together for warmth as the relentless nor'-nor'-west wind swept across the moor.