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Compass

usgb/ˈkʌmpəs/Volume
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Orientation and Exploration

Used when discussing outdoor navigating or finding one's way in unfamiliar places.

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Remember to take a compass on your hiking trip to avoid getting lost.
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Magnetic North

A traditional compass points towards magnetic north, which is essential for map reading.

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Align the compass with magnetic north to read the map accurately.
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Not Just Nautical

While associated with sea navigation, a compass is also used on land and in the air.

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The pilot checked his compass before taking off.
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