Defn: Northward.
NORTHEAST
North`east", n.
Defn: The point between the north and east, at an equal distance from each; the northeast part or region.
NORTHEAST
North`east", a.
Defn: Of or pertaining to the northeast; proceeding toward the northeast, or coming from that point; as, a northeast course; a northeast wind. Northeast passage, a passage or communication by sea between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans along the north coast of Asia.
NORTHEAST
North`east", adv.
Defn: Toward the northeast.
NORTHEASTER
North`east"er, n.
Defn: A storm, strong wind, or gale, coming from the northeast.
NORTHEASTERLY
North`east"er*ly, a.