Meanings
nounBrunton compass (plural Brunton compasses)
plural Brunton compasses
- A type of precision compass commonly used by geoscientists.
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Origin
Named after geologist David Brunton, founder of Brunton, Inc.
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Brunton compass. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Brunton%20compass
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