West-southwest
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: West-southwest is a noun meaning The compass point halfway between southwest and west; specifically at a bearing of 247.5°.
Meaning
The compass point halfway between southwest and west; specifically at a bearing of 247.5°.
More Meanings
- Of, in or pertaining to the west-southwest; west-southwestern.
- Situated toward or in the direction of the west-southwest; west-southwestward; west-southwesterly.
- Coming from the west-southwest; west-southwesterly.
- Towards or in the direction of the west-southwest; west-southwestwards.
Example Sentences
A west-southwest wind.
A west-southwest course.
We are travelling west-southwest at the moment.
Antonyms for west-southwest
Common opposites include east-northeast.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include west-northwest, south-southwest, southwest, south-southeast, north-northwest, east-southeast.
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