compass card

Noun

Meaning

compass in the form of a card that rotates so that 0 degrees or North points to magnetic north

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

mariner's compass east north south west southeast degree northeast westward northward southward wind rose compass rose reading card rose of the winds

Hypernyms

magnetic compass

Examples

A magnetic card compass is usually equipped with an optical, lensatic, or prismatic sight, which allows the user to read the bearing or azimuth off the compass card while simultaneously aligning the compass with the objective (see photo). Source: Internet

This individual zone balancing prevents excessive dipping of one end of the needle which can cause the compass card to stick and give false readings. Source: Internet

“The Compass card system has provided another tool in the arsenal for abusers. Source: Internet

In addition to the COASTER and SPRINTER, NCTD operates the BREEZE bus system, FLEX rural and on-demand service and LIFT paratransit – all of which accept the Compass Card. Source: Internet

Stored value may take longer than usual to load onto a Compass Card. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

compas compass compass bearing compass deflection compass deviation compass dial