northwest by north
Definition
Noun: - The compass point that is one point north of northwest: A precise direction on a 32-point compass, located exactly midway between Northwest (NW) and North-northwest (NNW). It is abbreviated as NWbN.
Usage
This term is used in specialized contexts requiring precise directional notation, such as navigation (especially maritime), surveying, meteorology (for wind direction), and cartography. - The captain ordered a course correction to northwest by north. - The wind shifted from northwest to northwest by north.
Advanced Usage
- In traditional boxing of the compass, "northwest by north" represents 326.25 degrees true (or 11.25 degrees west of due north).
- It is one of the 32 principal points used in conjunction with a magnetic or gyrocompass.
Variants and Related Words
- Northwest (NW): The cardinal intercardinal point at 315 degrees.
- North-northwest (NNW): The compass point that is one point west of north, at 337.5 degrees.
- Northwest by west (NWbW): The compass point that is one point west of northwest, at 303.75 degrees.
Synonyms
- 326.25°: The equivalent bearing in decimal degrees.
- NWbN: The standard abbreviation.
Related Phrases
- "Steering NWbN": A navigational command to set or hold a course of northwest by north.
- "Winds NWbN": A meteorological report indicating the wind is coming from the northwest by north direction.
Noun
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the compass point that is one point north of northwest
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