compass point
1 of 1noun/ˈkʌmpəs pɔɪnt/
Forms:compass points
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one of the main directions on a compass, such as north, south, east, or west, or intermediate directions like northeast or southwest
- The compass point marked north was used for navigation.
- On the map, each compass point is clearly labeled.
- She used the compass to orient herself in the right compass point.
- Each compass point helped them navigate through the wilderness.
- He checked the compass to see which compass point they were heading toward.
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