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compass north

/ˈkʌmpəs nɔːrθ/

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/ˈkʌmpəs nɔːrθ/B1formaltechnical
  • ruНаправление, указывающее на географический Северный полюс, определяемое с помощью магнитного компаса, часто используемое для навигации и ориентирования.

The direction that points toward the geographic North Pole, as indicated by a magnetic compass, often used for navigation and orientation.

  1. Magnetic North DirectionB2formal

    The direction that a magnetic compass needle points to, which is towards the Earth's magnetic north pole, not the geographic North Pole.

    ruМагнитное направление на север

    • Hikers use a compass north reading to navigate through the forest.
    • The compass north differs from true north by a few degrees.
    • Sailors must account for the difference between compass north and true north.