northwest by west
noun phrase
: a compass point that is one point west of due northwest : N56°15′W
northwest by west
adverb phrase
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“Northwest by west.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/northwest%20by%20west. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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