Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
northeast-by-north
Adverb
/ˌnɔrθˈiːst baɪ nɔrθ/
Definition
A compass direction that is one point east of northeast, denoted as NEbyN.
Examples
- The ship sailed northeast-by-north to reach its destination.
- The weather vane pointed northeast-by-north during the storm.
Meaning
This term is used in navigation to specify a direction that is slightly more to the north than northeast.
Synonyms
- Northeast
- NE by N
