Westabout

adj, adv

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Westward, heading west. not-comparable

    "a westabout circumnavigation of the globe"

Adverb
  1. 1
    Westwards, heading west. not-comparable

    "sailing westabout"

Synonyms

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westwestward

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"a westabout circumnavigation of the globe"

Etymology

From west + about.

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