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west-southwest Definition

west·-southwest (west′so̵ut̸h′west′; naut., -so̵u-)

noun

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

adjective, adverb

  1. in or toward this direction
  2. from this direction: said as of a wind