compass point

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One of the 32 divisions on a compass face.

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Examples (10)

  • North is the most fundamental compass point.
  • The sailor set his course for a specific compass point on the horizon.
  • Each of the 32 divisions on the rose is a distinct compass point.
  • Can you identify the compass point known as West-Southwest?
  • The map was old, and it was difficult to read each compass point clearly.
  • The architect used an east-west compass point to orient the building for maximum sunlight.
  • The weather vane indicated that the wind was coming from a northerly compass point.
  • His instructions were simple: follow that compass point until you reach the river.
  • Learning every compass point is a key skill for any aspiring navigator.
  • The GPS automatically calculated the next compass point on our route.