w

(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: tungsten, wolfram, W, atomic number 74.

(noun) the cardinal compass point that is a 270 degrees. Synonyms: west, due west, westward, W.

(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, W.

(noun) the 23rd letter of the Roman alphabet. Synonyms: W, double-u.