compass point - Definition & Meaning | Lingo Dictionary

compass point

one of the main directions on a compass, such as north, south, east, or west, or intermediate directions like northeast or southwestone of the main directions on a compass, such as north, south, east, or west, or intermediate directions like northeast or southwest

Examples

The compass point marked north was used for navigation.
On the map, each compass point is clearly labeled.
She used the compass to orient herself in the right compass point.

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compass point

Plural

compass points

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one of the main directions on a compass, such as north, south, east, or west, or intermediate directions like northeast or southwest

The compass point marked north was used for navigation.
On the map, each compass point is clearly labeled.
She used the compass to orient herself in the right compass point.
Each compass point helped them navigate through the wilderness.
He checked the compass to see which compass point they were heading toward.

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