"astrocompass" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: astrocompasses [plural]
Etymology: astro- + compass Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|astro|compass}} astro- + compass Head templates: {{en-noun}} astrocompass (plural astrocompasses)
  1. A form of compass in which direction is evaluated by sighting stars of known position Translations (Translations): astrokompas [masculine] (Polish)
    Sense id: en-astrocompass-en-noun-6Aez4~oM Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with astro-

Inflected forms

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