west-southwest
west-southwest noun: the compass point halfway between southwest and west; specifically at a bearing of 247.5°.
Noun
west-southwest (uncountable)
- The compass point halfway between southwest and west; specifically at a bearing of 247.5°.
- Antonyms:
- east-northeast
Adjective
west-southwest (not comparable)
- Of, in or pertaining to the west-southwest; west-southwestern.
- Situated toward or in the direction of the west-southwest; west-southwestward; west-southwesterly.
- A west-southwest course.
- Coming from the west-southwest; west-southwesterly.
- A west-southwest wind.
Adverb
west-southwest (not comparable)
- Towards or in the direction of the west-southwest; west-southwestwards.
- We are travelling west-southwest at the moment.
west-southwest meaning in Malay
west-southwest in Malay
- compass point
- barat barat daya
Antonyms of west-southwest
Forms of west-southwest
| alternative form | west southwest |
|---|---|
| alternative form | west-south-west |
| alternative abbreviation | WSW |
Questions about west-southwest
- What does west-southwest mean?
- West-southwest means the compass point halfway between southwest and west; specifically at a bearing of 247.5°.
- What is west-southwest in Malay?
- West-southwest in Malay is barat barat daya. See West-southwest meaning in Malay.
- What part of speech is west-southwest?
- West-southwest can be a noun, an adjective or an adverb.
Words near west-southwest in the dictionary
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