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south-southwest

/ˌsaʊθ.saʊθˈwest/

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adverb

/ˌsaʊθ.saʊθˈwest/B2formal
  • ruНаречие и существительное, используемое в навигации и географии для обозначения направления, находящегося ровно посередине между югом и юго-западом, а именно 202,5 градуса по часовой стрелке от севера. Обычно используется в морском, авиационном и метеорологическом контекстах.

An adverb and noun used in navigation and geography to indicate a direction exactly halfway between south and southwest, specifically 202.5 degrees clockwise from north. It is commonly used in maritime, aviation, and meteorological contexts.

  1. B2formal

    To, toward, or in the direction that is halfway between south and southwest.

    ruЮго-юго-запад

    • The ship sailed south-southwest for three days.
    • The wind is blowing south-southwest today.
    • We need to head south-southwest to reach the island.
Forms
  • more south-southwest comparative form
  • most south-southwest superlative form