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

See west-southwest in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun Abbr. WSW

The direction or point on the mariner's compass halfway between due west and southwest, or 112°30: west of due north.

adjective

To, toward, of, facing, or in the west-southwest.

adverb

In, from, or toward the west-southwest.

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