south-southeast

south-southeast
/sowth"sowth'eest"/; Naut. /sow"sow'eest"/, Navig., Survey.
n.
1. the point on the compass midway between south and southeast.
adj.
2. coming from this point: a south-southeast wind.
3. directed toward this point: a south-southeast course.
adv.
4. toward this point: sailing south-southeast. Abbr.: SSE

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