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south-southwest Definition

south·-southwest (---west′)

noun

the direction, or the point on a mariner's compass, halfway between due south and southwest; 22°30′ west of due south

adjective, adverb

  1. in or toward this direction
  2. from this direction, as a wind

south-southwest Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • circle: The alignment over the south-southwest circle must also have played an important role in its positioning [ ibid. , p62 ] .