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astrocompass

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Definitions of astrocompass word

  • noun astrocompass a navigational instrument for giving directional bearings from the centre of the earth to a particular star. It is carried in long-range aircraft, ships, spacecraft, etc 3
  • noun astrocompass an instrument for determining the direction of an aircraft by sighting upon a celestial body 3
  • noun astrocompass An instrument designed to indicate direction with respect to the stars. 1
  • noun astrocompass A form of compass in which direction is evaluated by sighting stars of known position. 0

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astrocompass popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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