Compass Point (Noun)
Meaning
Any of 32 horizontal directions indicated on the card of a compass; "he checked the point on his compass".
Classification
Nouns denoting relations between people or things or ideas.
Examples
- The hikers set their course using the compass point that would lead them due north.
- He carefully adjusted his sailing route based on the compass point of southeast by east.
- To find their exact position, the pilots needed to identify at least two distinct compass points on the nearby landmarks.
- Using the compass point marked on the map, the team navigated through the dense forest.
- The captain relied on his experience with magnetic compass points to steer the ship safely through the narrow strait.