southwest by south

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Noun southwest by south has 1 sense

southwest by south, SWbS - the compass point that is one point south of southwest
--₁ is a kind of compass point, point

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Southwest by South

Description:

Southwest by South, also known as SWbS, is a nautical term that indicates a point on the compass bearing between southwest and south. It lies exactly halfway between these two cardinal points.

Senses:

1. Noun: In sailing, the direction or course between southwest and south is referred to as Southwest by South.

Sample Sentences:

1. The captain adjusted the sails to steer the ship towards southwest by south.
2. The yacht changed its heading from southwest to southwest by south as it approached the island.

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