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east by north

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noun Navigation, Surveying.
  1. a point on the compass 11°15′ north of east. Abbreviation: EbN
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  • He turned east, northeast, east-by-north, like a compass on a binge.

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    Henry Hasse

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east by north

noun
  1. one point on the compass north of east, 78° 45′ clockwise from north
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adjective, adverb
  1. in, from, or towards this direction
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