Navigational Instrument (Noun)
Meaning
An instrument used for navigating.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- A compass is a common navigational instrument used by hikers to find their way through dense forests.
- The ancient mariners relied on a sextant as their primary navigational instrument for determining latitude.
- GPS devices have become essential navigational instruments in modern vehicles.
- A chronometer is a highly accurate navigational instrument used in conjunction with celestial navigation.
- Pilots use a variety of navigational instruments in the cockpit to ensure safe flight operations.