true north en · NOUN
Meanings
- (uncountable) At a given point, the direction in which the geographic North Pole of the earth lies.
- (figuratively, uncountable) A correct course or right direction.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| True North | alternative | lexicographic |
Relateds
magnetic north · true bearing · grid north
Translations (13)
fi oikea suunta (correct course) · cmn 正北 (direction at which the geographic North Pole of the earth lies) · cmn 正確方向 /正确方向 (correct course) · cmn 真北 (direction at which the geographic North Pole of the earth lies) · cmn 正道 (correct course) · gl norte xeográfico (direction at which the geographic North Pole of the earth lies) · is rétt norður (direction at which the geographic North Pole of the earth lies) · ru географи́ческий се́вер (direction at which the geographic North Pole of the earth lies) · fr Nord vrai (direction at which the geographic North Pole of the earth lies) · ru и́стинный се́вер (direction at which the geographic North Pole of the earth lies) · is hánorður (direction at which the geographic North Pole of the earth lies) · fi napapohjoinen (direction at which the geographic North Pole of the earth lies) · fr Nord astronomique (direction at which the geographic North Pole of the earth lies)