north-by-west

[US]/[nɔːθˌbaɪˈwɛst]/
[UK]/[ˈnɔːrθˌbaɪˈwɛst]/
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Translation

n.A direction approximately 315 degrees from north.
adv.In a northwesterly direction.

Phrases & Collocations

north-by-west wind

heading north-by-west

north-by-west direction

north-by-west passage

sailing north-by-west

north-by-west slope

north-by-west corner

north-by-west side

located north-by-west

facing north-by-west

Example Sentences

the old lighthouse stood prominently north-by-west of the village.

we hiked for hours, aiming north-by-west towards the mountain peak.

the wind shifted, blowing strongly from the north-by-west.

the river flowed steadily north-by-west, carving through the landscape.

our cabin was nestled comfortably north-by-west of the main lodge.

the town's industrial park expanded significantly north-by-west.

the research team established their base camp north-by-west of the crater.

the ancient ruins were located approximately north-by-west of the modern city.

the satellite imagery showed a new settlement developing north-by-west.

the trail led us north-by-west, deeper into the forest.

the farmer’s fields stretched out north-by-west across the valley.

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