Westing Definition

wĕstĭng
noun
The difference in longitude between two positions as a result of a movement to the west.
American Heritage
The distance due west covered by a vessel traveling on any westerly course.
Webster's New World
Progress toward the west.
American Heritage
A westerly direction.
Webster's New World

(nautical) A distance travelled westward.

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Other Word Forms of Westing

Noun

Singular:
westing
Plural:
westings

Origin of Westing

  • From west

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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Words Starting With

WWEWES

Words Ending With

GNGING

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Words Starting With W and Ending With G

Starts With W & Ends With GStarts With WE & Ends With GStarts With W & Ends With NG

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7 Letter Words7 Letter Words Starting With W7 Letter Words Ending With G
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