magnetic compass
81Magnetic field — This article is about a scientific description of the magnetic influence of an electric current or magnetic material. For the physics of magnetic materials, see magnetism. For information about objects that create magnetic fields, see magnet. For …
82Magnetic dip — Illustration of magnetic dip from Norman s book, The Newe Attractive Magnetic dip or magnetic inclination is the angle made by a compass needle with the horizontal at any point on the Earth s surface. Positive values of inclination indicate that… …
83Magnetic azimuth — Azimuth Az i*muth, n. [OE. azimut, F. azimut, fr. Ar. as sum?t, pl. of as samt a way, or perh., a point of the horizon and a circle extending to it from the zenith, as being the Arabic article: cf. It. azzimutto, Pg. azimuth, and Ar. samt al… …
84compass — I. transitive verb Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo French cumpasser to measure, from Vulgar Latin *compassare to pace off, from Latin com + passus pace Date: 14th century 1. to devise or contrive often with craft or skill ; plot <… …
85compass — n. 1) to box the compass 2) to read a compass 3) a magnetic; mariner s compass * * * [ kʌmpəs] mariner s compass a magnetic to box the compass to read a compass …
86Compass (disambiguation) — A compass is a navigational instrument that indicates the direction to the magnetic poles. Compass may also refer to: Also in navigation: dividers, a tool to measure distance on a chart Compass (drafting), a tool to draw arcs and distances In the …
87compass — 1. noun /ˈkʌm.pəs/ a) A magnetic or electronic device used to determine the cardinal directions (usually magnetic or true north). In going up the Missisippi [sic], we meet with nothing remarkable before we come to the Detour aux Anglois, the… …
88Magnetic amplifier — The magnetic amplifier (colloquially known as a mag amp ) is an electromagnetic device for amplifying electrical signals. The magnetic amplifier was invented early in the 20th century, and was used as an alternative to vacuum tube amplifiers… …
89Magnetic amplitude — Amplitude Am pli*tude, n. [L. amplitudo, fr. amplus: cf. F. amplitude. See {Ample}.] 1. State of being ample; extent of surface or space; largeness of dimensions; size. [1913 Webster] The cathedral of Lincoln . . . is a magnificent structure,… …
90compass — noun ADJECTIVE ▪ digital, magnetic VERB + COMPASS ▪ use ▪ check COMPASS + VERB ▪ show sth …
