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