compass course

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Definitions of compass course words

noun compass course the direction of a ship's course based on its compass 3
noun compass course a course whose bearing is relative to the meridian as given by the navigator's compass, no compensation being made for variation or deviation. 1

before 1850

One of the 32% newest English words

First recorded in 1850-55

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 5% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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