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northwest by north

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noun Navigation, Surveying.
  1. a point on the compass, 11°15′ north of northwest. Abbreviation: NWbN
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Origin of northwest by north

First recorded in 1675–85
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British Dictionary definitions for northwest by north

northwest by north

noun
  1. one point on the compass north of northwest, 326° 15′ clockwise from north
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adjective, adverb
  1. in, from, or towards this direction
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