noun
- 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.