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southwest meaning in Tamil

தென்மேற்கு teṉmēṟku

/saʊθˈwɛst/

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southwest in Tamil: தென்மேற்கு (teṉmēṟku). In English, southwest means the intercardinal compass point halfway between south and west; specifically at a bearing of 225°.

Tamil words for southwest

compass point
தென்மேற்கு teṉmēṟku

English meaning of southwest

  1. noun The intercardinal compass point halfway between south and west; specifically at a bearing of 225°.
  2. adjective Of, in or pertaining to the southwest; southwestern.
  3. adjective Situated toward or in the direction of the southwest; southwestward; southwesterly.
  4. adjective Coming from the southwest; southwesterly.

Full definition of southwest

southwest in a sentence

  • We are travelling southwest at the moment.

Synonyms of southwest

southwest in other languages

Questions about southwest in Tamil

What is the meaning of southwest in Tamil?
Southwest in Tamil is தென்மேற்கு (teṉmēṟku).
southwest என்பதன் தமிழ் அர்த்தம் என்ன?
Southwest: தென்மேற்கு (teṉmēṟku).
What does southwest mean in English?
Southwest means the intercardinal compass point halfway between south and west; specifically at a bearing of 225°.

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