/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