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east-southeast

[ eest-south-eest; Nautical eest-sou-eest ]
/ ˈistˌsaʊθˈist; Nautical ˈistˌsaʊˈist /
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noun
the point on a compass midway between east and southeast.
adjective
coming from this point: an east-southeast wind.
directed toward this point: an east-southeast course.
adverb
toward this point: sailing east-southeast.Abbreviation: ESE
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British Dictionary definitions for east-southeast

east-southeast
noun
the point on the compass or the direction midway between east and southeast, 112° 30′ clockwise from north
adjective, adverb
in, from, or towards this direction
Symbol: ESE
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