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northeast by north
noun
Navigation, Surveying.
- a point on the compass 11°15′ north of northeast. : NEbN
northeast by north
noun
- one point on the compass north of northeast, 33° 45′ clockwise from north
adjective
- in, from, or towards this direction
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During that night and Saturday stood northeast by north, and on Saturday night headed east and south southeast.
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The trail lay northeast by north with a gradual ascent.
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We sailed on several courses, but the one maintained was northeast by north.
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The wind having moderated, we stood in and anchored with the squadron, six miles northeast by north from Tripoli.
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From north to east, eight points, are thus named: North; north by east; north-northeast; northeast by north; northeast; northeast by east; east-northeast; east by north; East.
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