dipping needle en · NOUN
Meanings
- A magnetic needle suspended at its center of gravity, and moving freely in a vertical plane, so as to indicate on a graduated circle the magnetic dip or inclination.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| dipping needles | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
Translations (1)
ga snáthaid chlaonais (a magnetic needle suspended at its center of gravity, and moving freely in a vertical plane)