west by south

Thân thiện

The ship sails on a steady course toward west by south.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A compass point: "west by south" is a precise direction on a compass. It is located one point (11.25 degrees) south of due west. This term is part of the traditional 32-point compass rose used in navigation.

Usage

• As a specific direction: Used to indicate a bearing or heading that is slightly south of true west.
  • The ship's course was set to west by south.
  • To reach the hidden cove, sail west by south from the main harbor.

Advanced Usage

• In navigation and cartography: This term is part of a detailed system for expressing direction. It is more precise than simply saying "west" or "southwest."
  • The old map noted the treasure was buried on a bearing of west by south from the lone pine tree.

Variants and Related Words

• West (n): The cardinal compass point at 270 degrees.
• West-southwest (n): The compass point midway between west and southwest.
• Southwest by west (n): The compass point one point west of southwest.

Synonyms

• WbS (n): The standard abbreviation for "west by south."

Notes

• Compass System: "West by south" represents 258.75 degrees in the 360-degree system. It is one of the 32 named points on a traditional mariner's compass.

Học thuật

Noun

1. the compass point that is one point south of due west

Từ đồng nghĩa

• wbs