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EbN

EbN

9.9
A compass direction slightly north of east at 78°45′
  • noun
  • Archaic
translation icon : EbN
  • The ship set its course to EbN to avoid the oncoming storm.

Examples

  • Sailors were instructed to steer EbN after passing the lighthouse.

  • On the old nautical chart, EbN is clearly marked between east and east-northeast.

  • The direction is EbN on the compass.

  • Can you point to EbN on the map?

  • On the old nautical chart, EbN is clearly marked between east and east-northeast.

  • Sailors were instructed to steer EbN after passing the lighthouse.

  • The ship set its course to EbN to avoid the oncoming storm.

Synonyms

east by north
vsEbN
  • Specialized
9.1

A compass direction one point north of due east

gives the same point as one point north of due east

Surface Forms

EbN singular
EbNs plural

Etymology

EbN comes from the compass phrase east by north, where by means 'a small step' toward another direction. So, EbN is a little north of east, one point from due east.