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cardinal compass point

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun cardinal compass point has 1 sense
  1. cardinal compass point - one of the four main compass points
    --1 is a kind of
    compass point, point
    --1 has particulars:
     north, due north, N; east, due east, E; south, due south, S; west, due west, W

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Cardinal Compass Point

Definition: A cardinal compass point refers to any of the four main points of a compass: north, south, east, or west.


Senses:

  1. (Noun) Each of the four principal points on a compass rose.
  2. (Adjective) Relating to or denoting one of the cardinal compass points.
  3. (Adjective) Fundamental, crucial, or of primary importance.

Example sentences:

  • Noun (senses 1): The treasure was hidden at the cardinal compass points of the map.
  • Noun (senses 1): The needle of the compass pointed towards the cardinal compass points.
  • Adjective (senses 2): We need to head in the cardinal compass point direction of north to reach our destination.
  • Adjective (senses 2): The eastern area of the city is known for its cardinal compass point winds.
  • Adjective (senses 3): Good communication skills are cardinal compass point to success in any job.

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