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westabout

adj · adv · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

Westward, heading west.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Examples

  • a westabout circumnavigation of the globe

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

adv

Meaning 2

Westwards, heading west.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Examples

  • sailing westabout

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From west + about.