magnetic compass

n.

1.

An device using a magnet (such as a magnetic needle) to indicate the direction of magnetic north.

Noun

1.

magnetic compass - compass based on an indicator (as a magnetic needle) that points to the magnetic north

compass, compass card, magnetic needle, mariner's compass

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