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Term: East by North

Part of Speech: Adverb Phrase

Sense 1: In nautical terms, indicating a direction that is midway between east and east-northeast.

Sample Sentence 1: The ship adjusted its course to sail east by north to reach the next port.

Sample Sentence 2: The compass needle pointed towards east by north, guiding the sailors through the foggy waters.

Sense 2: Figuratively, representing a slight deviation towards the east from due north.

Sample Sentence 1: After losing his way in the woods, he managed to orient himself and continued walking east by north.

Sample Sentence 2: Our journey towards the mountains led us east by north, taking us through breathtaking landscapes.

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