W

• (noun) the 23rd letter of the Roman alphabet

  synonyms : double-u

• (noun) a unit of power equal to 1 joule per second; the power dissipated by a current of 1 ampere flowing across a resistance of 1 ohm

  synonyms : watt

• (noun) the cardinal compass point that is a 270 degrees

  synonyms : due west , west , westward

• (noun) a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite

  synonyms : atomic number 74 , tungsten , wolfram

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