north by east
Definition
- Noun:
- A compass point: "North by east" is a precise direction on a compass. It is located one point (11.25 degrees) clockwise from true north. This is one of the 32 principal compass points used in navigation.
Usage
- "North by east" is a technical term used primarily in navigation, meteorology, and cartography to indicate a very specific bearing.
- It is written in lowercase when used generically (e.g., "sailing north by east") but is often capitalized in formal designations (e.g., "North by East").
- It is typically used to describe the direction of travel, wind, or orientation.
Examples
Advanced Usage
- In a 32-point compass system: The full circle is divided into 32 points, each 11.25 degrees apart. "North by east" (NbE) is the second point, situated between North (N) and North-northeast (NNE).
- Abbreviation: The standard abbreviation for "north by east" is NbE.
Variants and Related Words
- Compass point: The general category to which "north by east" belongs.
- North (N): The cardinal direction.
- North-northeast (NNE): The compass point that is two points (22.5 degrees) east of north.
- By: In this context, "by" means "toward" or "in the direction of," indicating a slight deviation from the main cardinal point.
Synonyms
- Bearing of 11.25 degrees: A numerical equivalent.
- NbE: The abbreviated form.
Notes
- This term is part of a traditional system of "boxing the compass," which names all 32 points. It is less common in everyday speech than numerical bearings (e.g., 11.25°) but remains in use in specific fields.
- The sequence of points moving clockwise from North is: North (N), North by east (NbE), North-northeast (NNE), Northeast by north (NEbN), Northeast (NE), and so on.
Noun
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the compass point that is one point east (clockwise) of due north
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