west southwest
Definition
- Noun:
- The compass point midway between west and southwest: A precise direction on a compass or in navigation, exactly halfway between due west (270°) and southwest (225°). Its azimuth is typically 247.5 degrees.
Usage
- Noun:
- Used to specify a direction more accurately than the four cardinal or eight principal intercardinal points.
- Commonly employed in navigation, meteorology (for wind direction), and general directional description.
Examples
- Noun:
- The storm is moving in from the west southwest.
- Set your course to west southwest to reach the hidden cove.
- Winds will be light, coming from the west southwest this afternoon.
Advanced Usage
- In technical contexts like aviation or maritime navigation, this point may be abbreviated as WSW.
- The pilot reported turbulence at 10,000 feet from the WSW.
Variants and Related Words
- WSW: The standard abbreviation for west southwest.
- Southwest (SW): The intercardinal direction between south and west.
- West (W): One of the four cardinal directions.
Synonyms
- WSW: The direct abbreviation.
- 247.5 degrees: The precise azimuth bearing.
Notes
- This is a compound directional term formed from the primary directions "west" and "southwest." It is one of the 16 principal compass points.
- There are no specific idioms or phrasal verbs associated with this precise navigational term.
Noun
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the compass point midway between west and southwest
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