south-southwest

[ south-south-west; Nautical sou-sou-west ]

noun
  1. the point on the compass midway between south and southwest.

adjective
  1. coming from this point: a south-southwest wind.

  2. directed toward this point: a south-southwest course.

adverb
  1. toward this point: sailing south-southwest.Abbreviation: SSW

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British Dictionary definitions for south-southwest

south-southwest

noun
  1. the point on the compass or the direction midway between south and southwest; 202° 30′ clockwise from north

adjective, adverb
  1. in, from, or towards this direction

  • Symbol: SSW

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