Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

wsw

abbreviation
ˌdʌbljuː ɛs ˈdʌbəl juː
Definition
The acronym ‘wsw’ stands for ‘west-southwest’, indicating a compass direction that lies between west and southwest.
Examples
  • The wind is blowing from the wsw at 15 miles per hour.
  • Our destination is located in a wsw direction from here.
Meaning
In navigation and meteorology, ‘wsw’ helps to describe wind direction or geographical orientation on a compass.
Synonyms
  • West by South
  • WSW