magnetic compass en · NOUN
Meanings
- An instrument containing a freely suspended magnetic element which displays the direction of the horizontal component of the Earth’s magnetic field at the point of observation.
- A supposed organ, in some animals, that allows then to align themselves with the Earth's magnetic field.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| magnetic compasses | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
Translations (11)
fi magneettinen kompassi (instrument) · pl busola (instrument) · la pyxis (instrument) · fr boussole magnétique (instrument) · el μαγνητική πυξίδα (instrument) · ro busolă magnetică (instrument) · gl compás magnético (instrument) · ja 方位磁針 (instrument) · sv magnetkompass (instrument) · tl balniing paraluman (instrument) · it bussola magnetica (instrument)