northeast by east
–noun Navigation, Surveying. | a point on the compass 11°15′ east of northeast. Abbreviation: NEbE |
NEbE
abbr. northeast by east |
northeast by east
n.
Abbr. NEbE
The direction or point on the mariner's compass halfway between northeast and east-northeast, or 56°15' east of due north.
adv.
& adj.
Toward or from northeast by east. |
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