magnetic compass

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Noun magnetic compass has 1 sense

magnetic compass - compass based on an indicator (as a magnetic needle) that points to the magnetic north
--₁ is a kind of compass
--₁ has part: magnetic needle
--₁ has particulars: compass card, mariner's compass

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Magnetic Compass

Definition:

A magnetic compass is a navigation tool that uses the Earth's magnetic field to determine the direction.

Sample Sentences:

Noun:

I always carry a magnetic compass when I go hiking in the mountains.
The sailor relied on the accuracy of the magnetic compass to navigate through the open sea.

Adjective:

The magnetic compass needle pointed north, indicating the direction we needed to follow.
Before the advent of GPS, sailors heavily relied on magnetic compass navigation.

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