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Term:
compass (n)
Definition:
1) A magnetic instrument for indicating the direction of the ship in relation to Magnetic North. 2) An instrument employing a magnetic needle which can turn freely and points with good accuracy toward Magnetic North. 3) Any instrument whether magnetic or not which indicates the direction of the ship in relation to True or Magnetic North. 4) An adjustable guage used by the navigator to measure scale distances on a chart.
