noun
1.
the point on a compass midway between east and southeast.
adjective
2.
coming from this point: an east-southeast wind.
3.
directed toward this point: an east-southeast course.
adverb
4.
toward this point: sailing east-southeast. Abbreviation: ESE
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| east-southeast | |
| —n | |
| 1. | the point on the compass or the direction midway between east and southeast, 112° 30′ clockwise from north |
| —adj, —adv | |
| 2. | in, from, or towards this direction |
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