mariner's compass

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Definitions of mariner's compass words

noun mariner's compass a compass used for navigational purposes, consisting of a pivoted compass card in a gimbal-mounted, nonferrous metal bowl. 1
noun mariner's compass (initial capital letter) Astronomy. compass (def 8a). 1
noun mariner's compass a compass used for navigation at sea 0
noun mariner's compass A compass (navigational instrument). 0

before 1620

One of the 42% oldest English words

First recorded in 1620-30

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 2% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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