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west-south-west

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

Meaning of west-southwest

Noun

west-southwest (uncountable)

  1. The compass point halfway between southwest and west; specifically at a bearing of 247.5°.
    Antonyms:
    east-northeast

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Questions about west-south-west

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

Words near west-south-west in the dictionary

  1. west-northwesterlies
  2. west-northwesterly
  3. west-northwestern
  4. west-northwestward
  5. west-northwestwards
  6. west-south-west
  7. west-southwest
  8. west-southwesterlies
  9. west-southwesterly
  10. west-southwestern
  11. west-southwestward

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