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east by south

/ˈiːst baɪ saʊθ/

Übersetzung: Eine der 32 Kompasspunkte, die 11,25 Grad südlich von Osten bzw. 78,75 Grad von Norden entfernt liegt.

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/ˈiːst baɪ saʊθ/C1formaltechnical
  • deEine der 32 Kompasspunkte, die 11,25 Grad südlich von Osten bzw. 78,75 Grad von Norden entfernt liegt.

A nautical and geographical compass point that is 11.25 degrees south of due east, or 78.75 degrees from north. It is one of the 32 points of the compass rose.

  1. Compass pointC2formal

    A specific compass direction that is one point south of due east, equivalent to 101.25 degrees.

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    • The ship sailed east by south to avoid the storm.
    • The map indicated the treasure was located east by south of the old lighthouse.
    • Navigators use points like east by south for precise course plotting.