Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
west-by-north
adverb
/wɛst baɪ nɔrθ/
Definition
A compass direction that indicates a heading slightly to the north of due west.
Examples
- The ship was sailing west-by-north to reach the harbor safely.
- He took the west-by-north route to avoid the storm coming from the south.
- The team adjusted their coordinates to head west-by-north as they mapped the area.
Meaning
It refers to a direction on the compass that is more towards the west but slightly angled towards the north, around 292.5 degrees on a compass rose.
Synonyms
- WNW (west-northwest)
- northwest
- westward
