Synonyms: northwest, northwestward, NW, nor'-west
Definition: the compass point midway between north and west; at 315 degrees
Similar words: point, compass point
Definition: any of 32 horizontal directions indicated on the card of a compass
Usage: he checked the point on his compass
Synonyms: northwestward
Definition: toward the northwest
Similar words: north
Definition: situated in or facing or moving toward or coming from the north
Usage: artists like north light; the north portico