Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

west-southwest

adverb / adjective

/wɛst sɔːθˈwɛst/

Definition

The direction or point on the compass that is midway between west and southwest, corresponding to 247.5 degrees.

Examples

The winds were blowing from the west-southwest, creating challenges for the sailors.
We took a west-southwest route to reach the mountain.
The storm approached from the west-southwest, surprising the residents.

Meaning

West-southwest refers to a specific cardinal direction that lies between west (270 degrees) and southwest (225 degrees). It is commonly used in navigation and meteorology.