south-south•west
Pronunciation: (south'south"west'Naut.sou'sou"west'), [key]
— Navig., Survey. Navig.,Survey.
—n.
- the point on the compass midway between south and southwest.
—adj.
- coming from this point: a south-southwest wind.
- directed toward this point: a south-southwest course.
—adv.
- toward this point:SSW sailing south-southwest. Abbr.:
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