east by north

Thân thiện

The ship's captain sets a course of east by north.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • The compass point that is one point north of due east: This is a precise navigational term indicating a direction that is 11.25 degrees north of true east. It is one of the 32 principal compass points.

Usage

• Noun:
  • The captain set a course of east by north to avoid the storm.
  • On the compass, east by north lies between east and east-northeast.

Advanced Usage

• In Navigation and Cartography: The term "east by north" is part of the traditional system of compass points, which divides the circle into 32 points. It is used for giving precise directional orders or bearings, especially in maritime contexts.
  • The old map indicated the treasure was buried on a bearing of east by north from the lone tree.

Variants and Related Words

• EbN: A common abbreviation for "east by north" used in technical charts and logs.
• East-northeast (ENE): The compass point that is two points (22.5 degrees) north of due east, the next point clockwise from "east by north".
• Due east (E): The cardinal direction at 90 degrees.
• Compass point, bearing, heading: General terms related to direction.

Synonyms

• 11.25° north of east: A numerical bearing equivalent to "east by north".

Related Phrases

• By the compass: A phrase meaning according to the compass directions.
  • We sailed east by north by the compass for three hours.

Học thuật

Noun

1. the compass point that is one point north of due east

Từ đồng nghĩa

• ebn