cardinal direction

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One of the four main points of the compass (north, south, east, and west).

cardinalcardinal + NOUN

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direction

Examples (10)

  • North, south, east, and west are the four cardinal directions.
  • Sailors use a compass to determine their cardinal direction at sea.
  • The ancient temple was built to align perfectly with the four cardinal directions.
  • In geography, learning the cardinal directions is a fundamental first step.
  • Can you point towards the cardinal direction of north from where you are standing?
  • Knowing the cardinal direction of the wind is crucial for sailing.
  • The main entrance of the building faces east, a key cardinal direction in their culture.
  • Understanding a cardinal direction is essential for reading any map correctly.
  • She taught her son the four cardinal directions using a simple rhyme.
  • The city's grid system is based on the four cardinal directions, making it easy to navigate.