northeast by north

noun

Navigation, Surveying.

a point on the compass 11°15′ north of northeast. NEbN

northeast by north

noun

one point on the compass north of northeast, 33° 45′ clockwise from north

adjective

in, from, or towards this direction

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During that night and Saturday stood northeast by north, and on Saturday night headed east and south southeast.

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The trail lay northeast by north with a gradual ascent.

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We sailed on several courses, but the one maintained was northeast by north.

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The wind having moderated, we stood in and anchored with the squadron, six miles northeast by north from Tripoli.

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From north to east, eight points, are thus named: North; north by east; north-northeast; northeast by north; northeast; northeast by east; east-northeast; east by north; East.

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northeast by east Northeast Corridor

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