compass direction
91solar compass — also called Sun Compass, type of navigational instrument that uses the position of the Sun to establish bearing. The solar compass operates somewhat like a sundial. It indicates direction by employing the angle of the shadow cast by the… …
92Points of the compass — Point Point, n. [F. point, and probably also pointe, L. punctum, puncta, fr. pungere, punctum, to prick. See {Pungent}, and cf. {Puncto}, {Puncture}.] 1. That which pricks or pierces; the sharp end of anything, esp. the sharp end of a piercing… …
93Protractor compass — The protractor compass is a type of compass commonly often used in hill walking, orienteering and other outdoor sports and pursuits.Named after the protractor, a protractor compass consists of a baseplate, with an inscribed direction of travel… …
94The Compass of Zen —   …
95radio compass — noun a direction finder that gives a bearing by determining the direction of incoming radio signals • Hypernyms: ↑direction finder * * * noun : a direction finder used in navigation * * * a radio receiver with a directional antenna for… …
96Deviation of the compass — deviation de vi*a tion, n. [LL. deviatio: cf. F. d[ e]viation.] 1. The act of deviating; a wandering from the way; variation from the common way, from an established rule, etc.; departure, as from the right course or the path of duty. [1913… …
97Academy Award for Best Art Direction — The Academy Awards are the oldest awards ceremony for achievements in motion pictures. The Academy Award for Best Art Direction recognizes achievement in art direction on a film. The films below are listed with their production year, so the Oscar …
98Oscar de la meilleure direction artistique — L’Oscar de la meilleure direction artistique (en anglais, Academy Award for Best Art Direction) est une récompense cinématographique américaine décernée chaque année, depuis 1929 par l’Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), laquelle …
99Oscars de la meilleure direction artistique — Oscar de la meilleure direction artistique L Oscar de la meilleure direction artistique (en anglais, Academy Award for Best Art Direction) est une récompense cinématographique américaine décernée chaque année, depuis 1929 par l Academy of Motion… …
100Beam compass — Beam Beam (b[=e]m), n. [AS. be[ a]m beam, post, tree, ray of light; akin to OFries. b[=a]m tree, OS. b[=o]m, D. boom, OHG. boum, poum, G. baum, Icel. ba[eth]mr, Goth. bagms and Gr. fy^ma a growth, fy^nai to become, to be. Cf. L. radius staff, rod …
