Sw (Noun)
Meaning
The compass point midway between south and west; at 225 degrees.
Classification
Nouns denoting relations between people or things or ideas.
Examples
- The sailor carefully plotted a course to ensure they stayed true to a bearing of southwest to avoid the rocky shoreline.
- To find the wind direction, simply rotate the wind vane to face into the gentle breeze blowing in from the southwest.
- Southwest is often associated with a region in the United States known for its rich cultural heritage and dramatic natural landscapes.
- During the hurricane season, storms often made landfall on the coast southwest of the city, causing widespread devastation.
- After the earthquake, many survivors began to resettle in the southwest of the country, where the terrain is more stable and there's access to natural resources.