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wbn

/ˌdʌb.əl.juː biː ˈen/

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noun

/ˌdʌb.əl.juː biː ˈen/formal
  • ruАббревиатура, обозначающая точку компаса, которая находится на один румб к северу от запада.

An abbreviation referring to the compass point that is one point north of due west.

proper noun

  1. C2formal

    The compass point that is one point north of due west, equivalent to 281.25 degrees.

    ruЗСЗ (Западо-северо-запад)

    • The ship sailed in a WbN direction to avoid the storm.
    • The map indicated the treasure was located WbN from the old lighthouse.
    • Navigators used the WbN bearing to reach the island.

    Synonymswest by north