
Compass
Orientation and Exploration
Used when discussing outdoor navigating or finding one's way in unfamiliar places.
Remember to take a compass on your hiking trip to avoid getting lost.
Magnetic North
A traditional compass points towards magnetic north, which is essential for map reading.
Align the compass with magnetic north to read the map accurately.
Not Just Nautical
While associated with sea navigation, a compass is also used on land and in the air.
The pilot checked his compass before taking off. Compare with
AreaBoundDirectionExtentGuideLimitReachSphere
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