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Compass
Orientation and Exploration![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
Used when discussing outdoor navigating or finding one's way in unfamiliar places. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/9cRjvbYv8fAsARlU3ZhV3w0TNYQ.webp)
Magnetic North![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
A traditional compass points towards magnetic north, which is essential for map reading. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/Uz9H7kDIp1IvSRHhZyi4FT3Ryc.webp)
Not Just Nautical![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
While associated with sea navigation, a compass is also used on land and in the air. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/SDrblPLwaat8rUuekzRoM9yeJ8g.webp)