northwest by north

American  

noun

Navigation, Surveying.

1. a point on the compass, 11°15′ north of northwest. NWbN

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northwest by north British  

noun

1. one point on the compass north of northwest, 326° 15′ clockwise from north

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adjective

1. in, from, or towards this direction

Etymology

Origin of northwest by north

First recorded in 1675–85

Example Sentences

The wind again changed to northwest by north.

From History of the Expedition under the Command of Captains Lewis and Clark, Vol. I. To the Sources of the Missouri, Thence Across the Rocky Mountains and Down the River Columbia to the Pacific Ocean. Performed During the Years 1804-5-6. by Allen, Paul

The first, to which was given the name San Pedro, is about ten leguas from Magdalena, and like it extends northwest by north.

From History of the Philippine Islands by Robertson, James Alexander