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east by north

American

noun

Navigation, Surveying.

a point on the compass 11°15′ north of east. EbN

east by north British

noun

one point on the compass north of east, 78° 45′ clockwise from north

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adjective

in, from, or towards this direction

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The first division now bore east by north about eight or nine miles, and the south division south-east, distant about ten miles on our larboard quarter.

From Will Weatherhelm The Yarn of an Old Sailor by Webb, Archibald

"Now, keep her east by north for a couple of 209 miles, Beeks," continued Christy.

From Within The Enemy's Lines by Optic, Oliver

"Make the course east by north then," replied Pelham, without taking the trouble to consult the captain or Mr. Fluxion, both of whom were on deck.

From Outward Bound Or, Young America Afloat by Optic, Oliver

The wind was northwest, and our course east and east by north, with little headway.

From Journal of Jasper Danckaerts, 1679-1680 by James, Bartlett Burleigh

We were going full speed on the Diesels, and my course was east by north.

From The Diary of a U-boat Commander With an Introduction and Explanatory Notes by Etienne by King-Hall, Stephen, Sir

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