Definition: The compass point halfway between north and west, bearing 315°, abbreviated as NW.

Alright class, settle down now, let’s take a look! Today we’re dealing with directions, a navigational nook. We’ve got ‘north,’ ‘south,’ ‘east,’ and ‘west,’ you see, But what about 'northwest'? Come on, let's agree! The dictionary gives us the key, it’s true, “Halfway between north and west,” is what it does pursue. Think of a circle, big and bright, Where north and west are points in plain sight. If you slice that circle right down the middle, You'll find 'northwest' – quite a skillful riddle! It’s also a bearing, don’t you know? 315 degrees, watch your knowledge grow! (That's like looking slightly to your left, you see,) And ‘NW’ is the abbreviation, quick and free! Does that make sense, my dears? Any questions for me?