"Brunton compass" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Brunton compasses [plural]
Etymology: After geologist David Brunton, founder of Brunton, Inc. Head templates: {{en-noun}} Brunton compass (plural Brunton compasses)
  1. A type of precision compass commonly used by geoscientists. Wikipedia link: Brunton, Inc., en:Brunton compass

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