northeast by east

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Noun northeast by east has 1 sense

northeast by east, NEbE - the compass point that is one point east of northeast
--₁ is a kind of compass point, point

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Term: northeast by east

Description:

Northeast by east is a navigational term that indicates a direction between northeast and east, with the bearing being slightly closer to northeast. It is commonly used in navigation and sailing.

Examples:

Noun:

When sailing along the coastline, the captain adjusted the course to northeast by east to stay on track.

Adverb:

The wind was blowing northeast by east, making it a perfect day for sailing.

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