east by north
–noun Navigation, Surveying. | a point on the compass 11°15′ north of east. Abbreviation: EbN |
east by north
n.
Abbr. EbN
The direction or point on the mariner's compass halfway between due east and east-northeast, or 78°45' east of due north.
adv.
& adj.
Toward or from east by north. |
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