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north by east

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north by east
n. Abbr. NbE
The direction or point on the mariner's compass halfway between due north and north-northeast, or 11°15 east of due north.
adv. & adj.
Toward or from north by east.
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Noun1.north by east - the compass point that is one point east (clockwise) of due north
NbE
compass point, point - any of 32 horizontal directions indicated on the card of a compass; "he checked the point on his compass"
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