compass points

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Refers to directions as referenced on a compass, which is an instrument for measuring a horizontal reference direction relative to magnetic north. The four basic points are at the top, bottom, right and left sides of a compass, corresponding to north, south, east and west. Points between the four basic points are described by combining terms, for example, northeast, southeast, etc.
compass points
Accepted term: 29-Apr-2024