Home / Dictionary / magnetic compass
magnetic compass
noun
An instrument containing a freely suspended magnetic element which displays the direction of the horizontal component of the Earth’s magnetic field at the point of observation.
Similar: compass
A supposed organ, in some animals, that allows then to align themselves with the Earth's magnetic field.
Synonymscompass
Practice "magnetic compass" in context
WordNote uses spaced repetition across multiple quiz levels, from recognizing the meaning to recalling it in active practice.
Save to WordNote — it's free →No credit card. No install required.