Definition of Magnetic North in English :

Define Magnetic North in English

Magnetic North meaning in English

Meaning of Magnetic North in English

Pronunciation of Magnetic North in English

Magnetic North pronunciation in English

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Magnetic North

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Noun

1. compass north, magnetic north, north

the direction in which a compass needle points

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Magnetic North

see synonyms of magnetic north
noun
the direction in which a compass needle points, at an angle (the declination) from the direction of true (geographic) north

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Magnetic North

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the direction toward which a magnetic needle points: in most places it is not true north

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Magnetic North

see synonyms of magnetic north
n.
The direction toward the magnetic north pole, toward which the north-seeking arrow of a compass points when free from local magnetic influence.

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