1. distances traveled or measured toward the west
Usage: nautical; surveying

Examples

• The navigator calculated the ship’s westings during the Atlantic crossing.
• The surveyor recorded westings of 2.3 miles from the reference point.
• GPS coordinates showed significant westings as they traveled toward California.
• The pilot noted westings in the flight log for navigation purposes.
• Maritime charts display both northings and westings for precise positioning.
• The expedition’s westings totaled over 500 nautical miles.