south by east

noun

, Navigation, Surveying.

1. a point on the compass 11°15′ east of south. : SbE

south by east

noun

1. one point on the compass east of south; 168° 45′ clockwise from north

adjective

1. in, from, or towards this direction

Example Sentences

Some lie north-by-west and south-by-east; and others north-west and south-east.

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In the night it fell a dead calm with fine weather and a south-by-east wind.

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Steer south-by-east-half-east for about four miles and then you will be clear to haul to the eastward for your port.

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