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.