northwest by north

noun

, Navigation, Surveying.

1. a point on the compass, 11°15′ north of northwest. : NWbN

northwest by north

noun

1. one point on the compass north of northwest, 326° 15′ clockwise from north

adjective

1. in, from, or towards this direction

Word History and Origins

Origin of northwest by north¹

First recorded in 1675–85

Example Sentences

The wind again changed to northwest by north.

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