Due West (Noun)
Meaning
The cardinal compass point that is a 270 degrees.
Classification
Nouns denoting relations between people or things or ideas.
Examples
- The hikers set their course due west to reach the mountain range before sunset.
- The pilot adjusted the plane's heading to due west to avoid the storm clouds.
- The ancient explorers sailed due west across the vast ocean in search of new lands.
- The map indicated that the village was located due west of the large forest.
- The travelers drove due west on the highway for hours before stopping to rest.