southwest by west

noun Navigation, Surveying.

a point on the compass 11°15′ west of southwest. Abbreviation: SWbW

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British Dictionary definitions for southwest by west

southwest by west

noun

one point on the compass north of southwest, 236° 15′ clockwise from north

adjective, adverb

in, from, or towards this direction

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