[eest-nawrth-eest; Naut. eest-nawr-eest] 
Navigation, Surveying| 1. | the point on a compass midway between east and northeast. |
| 2. | coming from this point: an east-northeast wind. |
| 3. | directed toward this point: an east-northeast course. |
| 4. | toward this point: sailing east-northeast. Abbreviation: ENE |
| east-north·east (ēst'nôrth'ēst') n. Abbr. ENE The direction or point on the mariner's compass halfway between due east and northeast, or 67°30' east of due north. adj. To, toward, of, facing, or in the east-northeast. adv. In, from, or toward the east-northeast. |