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compass needle

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A magnetized pointer (usually marked on the North end) within a compass, free to align itself with the Earth's magnetic field.

Equivalents

Españolsaetilla
DeutschKompaßnadel
日本語羅針
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CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

compass plane compass plant compass point compass rose compass saw compass swing

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