magnetic compass
noun
: a device that is used to find direction by means of a needle that always points north
Examples of magnetic compass in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
The magnetic compass, gunpowder, the printing press, the chronometer, the cotton gin, the steam engine and the water wheel are among the many examples.
—
Naomi Oreskes, Scientific American, 1 Sep. 2020
While not a proper magnetic compass, this neural compass acts as a relative one based on landmarks instead of Earth’s magnetic field.
—Matt Hrodey, Discover Magazine, 3 May 2023
Naomi Oreskes, Scientific American, 1 Sep. 2020
While not a proper magnetic compass, this neural compass acts as a relative one based on landmarks instead of Earth’s magnetic field.
—Matt Hrodey, Discover Magazine, 3 May 2023
These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'magnetic compass.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Dictionary Entries Near magnetic compass
Cite this Entry
“Magnetic compass.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/magnetic%20compass. Accessed 30 Jun. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share