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Term: Northeast by North

Definition:

Northeast by North is a compass point that lies between Northeast and North by East. It is commonly denoted as NEbN or NExN.

Meaning:

1. In nautical terms, Northeast by North refers to a direction that lies 11.25° to the east of north-northeast, or just east of true north.

2. In aviation, it indicates a heading that is approximately 33.75° east of true north.

Examples:

Noun:

1. Sail in the direction of northeast by north to reach your destination.
2. The ship changed course from northeast to northeast by north.

Adjective:

1. The airplane was flying at a northeast by north heading.
2. The shipwreck was found along the northeast by north coast.

Adverb:

1. The wind blew northeast by north, making sailing difficult.
2. They traveled northeast by north, hoping to avoid the storm.

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