west by north

名詞

不可算名詞

The compass point halfway between west and west-northwest, specifically 281.25°, abbreviated as WbN.

日本語の意味

西と西北西の中間、具体的には281.25°の方位を示す（航海などで用いられるコンパスの方位名）。

The captain ordered the helm turned to west by north to avoid the shoal.

船長は浅瀬を避けるために舵を西と西北西の中間にあたる方位（281.25°、略称WbN）へ向けるよう命じた。

意味（1）

The compass point halfway between west and west-northwest, specifically 281.25°, abbreviated as WbN.