southwest by south
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Definition
Noun: - The compass point that is one point south of southwest: A precise direction on a 32-point compass, located exactly halfway between southwest (SW) and south-southwest (SSW). It is one of the 32 principal compass points used in navigation and meteorology.
Usage
This term is used to indicate a very specific direction, more precise than the cardinal or intercardinal directions. It is primarily used in technical fields such as navigation, sailing, aviation, and meteorology. - The storm is moving southwest by south at 15 knots. - Set your course to southwest by south to reach the inlet.
Advanced Usage
- Abbreviation: The standard abbreviation for "southwest by south" is SWbS.
- Compass Bearing: On a traditional 360-degree compass, "southwest by south" corresponds to a bearing of 213.75 degrees (since southwest is 225°, and each "point" equals 11.25°).
Variants and Related Words
- Southwest (SW): The primary intercardinal direction, located halfway between south and west.
- South-southwest (SSW): The compass point halfway between south and southwest.
- West-southwest (WSW): The compass point halfway between west and southwest.
Synonyms
- SWbS (The standard abbreviated form).
- 213.75 degrees (The equivalent bearing in degrees).
Notes
- This term is part of a traditional system of 32 "compass points." In modern contexts, directions are more commonly given in degrees (e.g., 214 degrees), but the point system remains in use in specific maritime and meteorological reports.
- The construction "X by Y" in compass terminology always means "one point toward Y from X." Therefore, "southwest by south" means one point (11.25°) closer to south from the southwest direction.
Noun
- the compass point that is one point south of southwest