southwest by west

/ˈsaʊθˌwɛst baɪ wɛst/
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Definitions of southwest by west
  1. noun
    the compass point that is one point west of southwest
    synonyms: SWbW
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    type of:
    compass point, point
    any of 32 horizontal directions indicated on the card of a compass
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