Wsw (Noun)
Meaning
The compass point midway between west and southwest.
Classification
Nouns denoting relations between people or things or ideas.
Examples
- The ship altered its course to a wsw direction to avoid the rocky coastline.
- The forecast indicated a strong wind blowing from the wsw at 20 knots.
- To navigate the maze, turn left at the intersection and head wsw for 500 feet.
- The sailors took a bearing of wsw to stay on course for the island.
- The aircraft flew steadily in a wsw direction, descending slowly to 5,000 feet.