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south by east

 

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Noun south by east has 1 sense
  1. south by east, SbE - the compass point that is one point east of due south
    --1 is a kind of compass point, point

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South by East

Definition:

South by East is a compass point that is exactly halfway between South and Southeast. It is characterized by a bearing of 157.5 degrees clockwise from true north.

Parts of Speech:

  • Noun
  • Adverb

Senses:

Sense 1 - Noun:

In navigation, South by East represents a specific direction that is exactly halfway between South and Southeast.

Example sentence: The ship changed its course, steering on a heading of South by East to get closer to its destination.

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Sense 2 - Adverb:

As an adverb, South by East is used to describe a direction that is slightly to the east of due south.

Example sentence: The wind blew south by east, making the conditions favorable for the sailors.

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