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north by west

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