The ship was heading nor'-nor'-west.

NORs are genetic elements found in bacteria.

The nors are migrating south for the winter.

The Norreds are a close-knit family.

My friend's last name is Norred.

The ship sailed towards the nor'-east.

The ship sailed in a nor'-east direction.

The ship sailed nor'-east towards its destination.

The ship sailed towards the nor'-west.

The ship sailed in a nor'-west direction.