north by east


nounNavigation, Surveying.
  1. a point on the compass 11°15′ east of north. Abbreviation: NbE

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north by east

noun
  1. one point on the compass east of north, 11° 15′ clockwise from north

adjective, adverb
  1. in, from, or towards this direction

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