the direction, or the point on a mariner's compass, halfway between due east and southeast; 22°30? south of due east
- in or toward this direction
- from this direction, as a wind
east-southeast
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east-southeast
noun
Abbr. ESEThe direction or point on the mariner's compass halfway between due east and southeast, or 112°30&minute; east of due north.
adjective
To, toward, of, facing, or in the east-southeast.
adverb
In, from, or toward the east-southeast.
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Noun
(uncountable)
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