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northwest by west

–noun Navigation, Surveying.
a point on the compass, 11°15′ west of northwest. Abbreviation: NWbW

Origin:
1715–25
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northwest by west  
n.   Abbr. NWbW
The direction or point on the mariner's compass halfway between northwest and west-northwest, or 56°15' west of due north.
adv.   & adj.
Toward or from northwest by west.
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