Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
west-by-south
Adverbial phrase
/ˈwɛst baɪ saʊθ/
Definition
An adverbial phrase indicating a compass direction that is halfway between west and southwest.
Examples
- The ship sailed on a west-by-south course.
- During the hike, we decided to head west-by-south towards the valley.
- The weather vane pointed west-by-south, indicating the approaching storm.
Meaning
The term ‘west-by-south’ is used to describe a direction that is slightly south of due west, specifically 45 degrees west of southwest.
Synonyms
- Westerly
- West-southwest
