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west southwest

west southwest 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 southwest

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

Words near west southwest in the dictionary

  1. West Somerset
  2. West Somerville
  3. West Sopris Creek
  4. West Southbourne
  5. West Southport
  6. west southwest
  7. West Spitsbergen
  8. West Springfield
  9. West St. Modeste
  10. West Stewartstown
  11. West Stockbridge

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