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Northwest

The point in the horizon between the north and west, and equally distant from each; the northwest part or region.

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North 84% connected

That one of the four cardinal points of the compass, at any place, which lies in the direction of the true meridian, and to the left hand of a person…

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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North 84% connected

That one of the four cardinal points of the compass, at any place, which lies in the direction of the true meridian, and to the left hand of a person…

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Direction 76% connected

The act of directing, of aiming, regulating, guiding, or ordering; guidance; management; superintendence; administration; as, the direction o/ public…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Location 76% connected

The act or process of locating.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Point 76% connected

To appoint.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Northwester 74% connected

A storm or gale from the northwest; a strong northwest wind.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Northwester 74% connected

A storm or gale from the northwest; a strong northwest wind.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Northwesterly 92% connected

Toward the northwest, or from the northwest.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Northwestern 92% connected

Of, pertaining to, or being in, the northwest; in a direction toward the northwest; coming from the northwest; northwesterly; as, a northwestern cour…

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Northwestward 92% connected

Alt. of Northwestwardly

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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