Vocab Bloom Hub

west by south

/ˈwɛst baɪ saʊθ/

1 entry

phrase

/ˈwɛst baɪ saʊθ/C1formaltechnical
  • ruТочка компаса, расположенная на 11,25 градуса к югу от запада, или 258,75 градуса по часовой стрелке от севера. Является одной из 32 точек компаса, используемых в навигации и метеорологии.

A compass point that is 11.25 degrees south of due west, or 258.75 degrees clockwise from north. It is one of the 32 points of the compass used in navigation and meteorology.

  1. Compass pointC2formal

    A specific compass direction that is 11.25 degrees south of due west, or 258.75 degrees clockwise from north.

    ruВест-тень-зюйд

    • The ship sailed west by south to avoid the storm.
    • The map indicates the treasure is located west by south of the old lighthouse.
    • The navigator set a course of west by south for the final leg of the journey.