east by north
noun Navigation, Surveying.
a point on the compass 11°15′ north of east. Abbreviation: EbN
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British Dictionary definitions for east by north
east by north
noun
one point on the compass north of east, 78° 45′ clockwise from north
adjective, adverb
in, from, or towards this direction
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