South-southwest
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: South-southwest is a noun meaning The compass point halfway between south and southwest; specifically at a bearing of 202.5°.
Meaning
The compass point halfway between south and southwest; specifically at a bearing of 202.5°.
More Meanings
- Of, in or pertaining to the south-southwest; south-southwestern.
- Situated toward or in the direction of the south-southwest; south-southwestward; south-southwesterly.
- Coming from the south-southwest; south-southwesterly.
- Towards or in the direction of the south-southwest; south-southwestwards.
Example Sentences
A south-southwest wind.
A south-southwest course.
We are travelling south-southwest at the moment.
Antonyms for south-southwest
Common opposites include north-northeast.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include west-southwest, south-southeast, southwest, east-southeast, west-northwest, north-northwest.
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