sou'-sou'-west
Definition
Noun:
- The compass point midway between south and southwest: This is a precise point on a compass, specifically 202.5 degrees, exactly halfway between south (180 degrees) and southwest (225 degrees).
Adverb:
- To, toward, or in the south southwest: Describes movement in the direction of the
sou'-sou'-westcompass point, or a location situated in that direction.
Usage Examples
Noun:
- The map indicated that the hidden cove lay to the
sou'-sou'-westof the lighthouse. - Set your course for
sou'-sou'-westto intercept the vessel.
Adverb:
- The storm is moving
sou'-sou'-westat 15 knots. - We sailed
sou'-sou'-westfor two days before sighting land.
Advanced Usage
- As a precise bearing: Used in navigation, meteorology, and surveying to give exact directions.
- The wind shifted to a bearing of
sou'-sou'-westovernight.
Variants and Related Words
South-southwest (SSW): The more common modern spelling and abbreviation for the same compass point.
- The abbreviation SSW is used on most modern charts.
Southwest (SW): The cardinal intercardinal point between south and west.
- South (S): The primary cardinal point.
Synonyms
- South-southwest (SSW): The direct synonym and modern equivalent.
Related Terms (Not Phrasal Verbs or Idioms)
- Compass point: Any of the 32 directional indicators on a mariner's compass.
- Bearing: A direction expressed as an angular distance from a reference point (usually north).
Noun
-
the compass point midway between south and southwest
Adverb
-
to, toward, or in the south southwest
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