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ssw

/ˌsaʊθˌsaʊθˈwest/

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noun

/ˌsaʊθˌsaʊθˈwest/B1formalabbreviation
  • ruАббревиатура для направления компаса, находящегося посередине между югом и юго-западом.

An abbreviation for the compass point that is midway between south and southwest.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Compass directionB2formal

    The point on the compass that is exactly halfway between south and southwest, often used in navigation and meteorology.

    ruЮго-юго-запад

    • The wind is blowing from the SSW at 15 knots.
    • The ship changed its course to head SSW.
    • According to the map, the trail leads SSW towards the valley.

    Synonymssouth southwestsouth-southwest