northeast by north

noun

Navigation, Surveying.

1. a point on the compass 11°15′ north of northeast. NEbN

northeast by north

noun

1. one point on the compass north of northeast, 33° 45′ clockwise from north

adjective

1. in, from, or towards this direction

Example Sentences

During that night and Saturday stood northeast by north, and on Saturday night headed east and south southeast.

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The trail lay northeast by north with a gradual ascent.

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We sailed on several courses, but the one maintained was northeast by north.

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The wind having moderated, we stood in and anchored with the squadron, six miles northeast by north from Tripoli.

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From north to east, eight points, are thus named: North; north by east; north-northeast; northeast by north; northeast; northeast by east; east-northeast; east by north; East.

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