sse
Definition
Noun: - The compass point midway between south and southeast: "SSE" is a specific abbreviation used in navigation and meteorology to denote a precise cardinal direction. It represents a point on the compass that is exactly halfway between the directions of south (S) and southeast (SE).
Usage
"SSE" is primarily used in technical contexts such as sailing, aviation, weather reporting, and map reading to give or follow precise directional instructions. It is an abbreviation and is typically written in uppercase letters without periods.
Examples
- Noun:
- The wind is coming from the SSE at 15 knots.
- To reach the harbor, set your course to SSE.
- The storm is moving SSE towards the coast.
Advanced Usage
- In Weather Forecasts: Used to describe wind direction or the movement of weather systems with high precision.
- A low-pressure system is located 200 miles SSE of the island.
- In Sailing Instructions: Critical for navigation and plotting a course.
- After the marker buoy, turn to a heading of SSE.
Variants and Related Words
- South-southeast (n): The full, unabbreviated form of "SSE". It has the same meaning.
- We are sailing on a south-southeast bearing.
- Cardinal Point (n): Any of the main points of the compass (N, S, E, W). "SSE" is an intercardinal or ordinal point, which is a direction between the cardinal points.
Synonyms
- South-southeast: The full term is a direct synonym.
- Bearing 157.5 degrees: In precise navigational terms, SSE corresponds to a bearing of 157.5 degrees clockwise from true north.
Antonyms
- NNW (North-northwest): The compass point directly opposite to SSE.
Noun
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the compass point midway between south and southeast
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