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northwest by north

noun

, Navigation, Surveying.
  1. a point on the compass, 11°15′ north of northwest. : NWbN


northwest by north

noun

  1. one point on the compass north of northwest, 326° 15′ clockwise from north


adjective

  1. in, from, or towards this direction

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Word History and Origins

Origin of northwest by north1

First recorded in 1675–85

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