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east-north•east

Pronunciation: (ēst'nôrth"ēst'; Naut.ēst'nôr"ēst'), [key] Navig., Survey.

—n.
the point on a compass midway between east and northeast.

—adj.
1. coming from this point: an east-northeast wind.
2. directed toward this point: an east-northeast course.

—adv.
toward this point: sailing east-northeast. Abbr.: ENE

Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.

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