east by north
Americannoun
noun
adjective
Example Sentences
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The land from hence trends away east by north about 14 leagues, making many points and sandy bays, where vessels may anchor.
From A Continuation of a Voyage to New Holland by Dampier, William
"He's going east by north, I notice," soliloquised Hans Leutter.
From The Airship "Golden Hind" by Westerman, Percy F. (Percy Francis)
The Zeppelin was within ten miles of the place when one of the crew shouted the disconcerting information that there was an airship on the starboard bow, travelling east by north.
From The Airship "Golden Hind" by Westerman, Percy F. (Percy Francis)
From north to east, eight points, are thus named: North; north by east; north-northeast; northeast by north; northeast; northeast by east; east-northeast; east by north; East.
From The Major Operations of the Navies in the War of American Independence by Mahan, A. T. (Alfred Thayer)
"Now, keep her east by north for a couple of 209 miles, Beeks," continued Christy.
From Within The Enemy's Lines by Optic, Oliver
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