north by east

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Noun north by east has 1 sense

north by east, NbE - the compass point that is one point east (clockwise) of due north
--₁ is a kind of compass point, point

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North by East

Definition:

North by East is a nautical term referring to a point on the compass exactly halfway between north and northeast, specifically 11.25 degrees clockwise from due north.

Senses:

Noun: The direction pointing exactly 11.25 degrees clockwise from due north.
Adverb: In the direction exactly 11.25 degrees clockwise from due north.

Sample Sentences:

Noun: Sailors use a compass to determine the accurate heading for North by East.
Adverb: They sailed north by east to reach their destination quickly.

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