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compass point
noun as in rhumb line
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They are known for distinctive rhumb lines that radiate out from various points in the ocean in the direction of wind or compass points to help navigators plot their course.
From Los Angeles Times
The clocks on its tower faced the compass points and, instead of numbers, spelled out “WRIGLEY FIELD.”
From Los Angeles Times
I hold my hand out, moving it until the compass points due south.
From Literature
"I have and will have only one compass point: to protect you."
From Reuters
The circular device features compass points and two sights.
From BBC
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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