Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ssw
abbreviation
ess-ess-double-you
Definition
An abbreviation often used in navigation and meteorology, meaning south-southwest.
Examples
- The ship sailed in a course of 200 degrees, which is ssw.
- The winds were coming from the ssw, affecting our flight plans.
Meaning
The direction that is halfway between south and southwest, which is typically used to indicate a specific course or bearing.
Synonyms
- SSW
- South-southwest direction
