east-northeast

[ eest-nawrth-eest; Nautical eest-nawr-eest ]

/ ˈistˌnɔrθˈist; Nautical ˈistˌnɔrˈist /

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noun

the point on a compass midway between east and northeast.

adjective

coming from this point: an east-northeast wind.

directed toward this point: an east-northeast course.

adverb

toward this point: sailing east-northeast.Abbreviation: ENE

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Words nearby east-northeast

Eastman, East Massapequa, East Meadow, East Moline, eastmost, east-northeast, East Northport, Easton, East Orange, East Pacific Rise, East Pakistan

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British Dictionary definitions for east-northeast

east-northeast

noun

the point on the compass or the direction midway between northeast and east, 67° 30′ clockwise from north

adjective, adverb

in, from, or towards this direction

Symbol: ENE

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