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east by north

/ˈiːst baɪ nɔːθ/

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/ˈiːst baɪ nɔːθ/C1formaltechnical
  • ruТочка компаса, расположенная на 11,25 градуса к северу от истинного востока, или ровно на 78,75 градуса по часовой стрелке от истинного севера. Является одной из 32 точек розы ветров, используемых в навигации.

A compass point that is 11.25 degrees north of due east, or exactly 78.75 degrees clockwise from true north. It is one of the 32 points of the compass rose used in navigation.

  1. Compass directionC2formal

    A specific compass point that is 11.25 degrees north of due east, or 78.75 degrees from true north.

    ruВосток-север-восток

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