prismatic compass

noun

A compass, equipped with a small prism, that allows the heading to be read while sighting

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Meanings

nounprismatic compass (plural prismatic compasses)

plural prismatic compasses

  1. A compass, equipped with a small prism, that allows the heading to be read while sighting
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