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south-south-west

south-south-west is the alternative form of south-southwest.

Meaning of south-southwest

Noun

south-southwest (uncountable)

  1. The compass point halfway between south and southwest; specifically at a bearing of 202.5°.
    Antonyms:
    north-northeast

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Questions about south-south-west

What is south-south-west the alternative form of?
South-south-west is the alternative form of south-southwest.

Words near south-south-west in the dictionary

  1. south-easts
  2. South-Polar Ocean
  3. south-seeking pole
  4. south-seeking poles
  5. south-south-east
  6. south-south-west
  7. south-southeast
  8. south-southeasterlies
  9. south-southeasterly
  10. south-southeastern
  11. south-southeastward

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