north by west

Noun

uncountable

The compass point halfway between north and north-northwest, specifically 348.75°, abbreviated as NbW.

Japanese Meaning

北寄りの西：北と北北西の間の方位（具体的には348.75°）

The captain ordered the ship to steer north by west to avoid the shoal.

船長は浅瀬を避けるため、北と北北西の中間の方位（348.75°）に向かうよう命じた。

Sense（1）

The compass point halfway between north and north-northwest, specifically 348.75°, abbreviated as NbW.