Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
south-southwest
Noun
/saʊθˌsaʊθˈwɛst/
Definition
A compass point that is halfway between south and southwest.
Examples
- The ship was sailing on a course of south-southwest.
- The storm approached from the south-southwest region.
- In navigation, a heading of south-southwest indicates a particular directional route.
Meaning
The direction or bearing that is slightly more towards the southwest than directly south.
Synonyms
- SSW
- Southwest