East By North (Noun)
Meaning
The compass point that is one point north of due east.
Classification
Nouns denoting relations between people or things or ideas.
Examples
- The ship sailed east by north to avoid the rocky coastline.
- The hikers set their course east by north to reach the summit before nightfall.
- The pilot adjusted the plane's heading to east by north to compensate for the strong winds.
- The map indicated that the village was located east by north of the main road.
- The navigator plotted a course east by north to ensure a safe passage through the treacherous waters.