south by west
–noun Navigation, Surveying. | a point on the compass 11°15′ west of south. Abbreviation: SbW |
south by west
n.
Abbr. SbW
The direction or point on the mariner's compass halfway between due south and south-southwest, or 168°45' west of due north.
adv.
& adj.
Toward or from south by west. |
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