east-northeast

east-northeast
/eest"nawrth'eest"/; Naut. /eest"nawr'eest"/, Navig., Survey.
n.
1. the point on a compass midway between east and northeast.
adj.
2. coming from this point: an east-northeast wind.
3. directed toward this point: an east-northeast course.
adv.
4. toward this point: sailing east-northeast. Abbr.: ENE

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