northeast by east

American

noun

Navigation, Surveying.

a point on the compass 11°15′ east of northeast. NEbE

northeast by east British

noun

one point on the compass east of northeast, 56° 15′ clockwise from north

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adjective

in, from, or towards this direction

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We stood off on the same course, when we saw this brig,—I think steering northeast by east.

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Fortunately the course, shifting to northeast by east, presently took them out of the swinging trough of the sea.

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Have the wind steady at northeast by east.

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This being perceived by Captain Byrn, who commanded the British frigate Belvidera, protecting the convoy, he tacked and made all sail, steering northeast by east.

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The wind was west-northwest, and the course northeast by east, with the sea continuing to roll against us in front.

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