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    The points of the compass are a set of horizontal, radially arrayed compass directions (or azimuths) used in navigation and cartography. A compass rose...
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    A compass is a device that shows the cardinal directions used for navigation and geographic orientation. It commonly consists of a magnetized needle or...
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    A compass rose, sometimes called a wind rose, rose of the winds or compass star, is a figure on a compass, map, nautical chart, or monument used to display...
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    The four cardinal directions, or cardinal points, are the four main compass directions: north, south, east, and west, commonly denoted by their initials...
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    illustration, which shows Midi, or the South, at the top) have the names of the winds by the points of the compass. Tramontane (North wind) Vent droit...
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    of the four cardinal directions or points of the compass. It is the opposite direction from west and is the direction from which the Sun rises on the...
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    and points towards the city of Mecca and specifically to the Kaaba. While the compass, like any other compass, points north, the direction of prayer...
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    straightedge-and-compass construction – also known as ruler-and-compass construction, Euclidean construction, or classical construction – is the construction of lengths...
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    one of the four cardinal directions or points of the compass. It is the opposite direction from east and is the direction in which the Sun sets on the Earth...
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    needed] In some languages, points of the compass bear names etymologically derived from words for sunrise and sunset. The English words "orient" and "occident"...
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    Hungarian language (category Languages of the Czech Republic)
    camp of prisoners of war) Hungarian words for the points of the compass are directly derived from the position of the Sun during the day in the Northern...
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  • Classical compass winds, the winds associated with the points of the compass The Anemoi, personifications of winds in Greek mythology The Four Winds...
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    Magnetic north is the direction that the north end of a magnetized compass needle points, which corresponds to the direction of the Earth's magnetic field...
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    The compass is a magnetometer used for navigation and orientation that shows direction in regards to the geographic cardinal points. The structure of...
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    portray four corners of the world or four quarters of the world corresponding approximately to the four points of the compass (or the two solstices and two...
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  • the four points of the compass. Four is the sacred number of the Zia, an indigenous tribe located in the U.S. state of New Mexico. The Chinese, the Koreans...
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    A compass, more accurately known as a pair of compasses, is a technical drawing instrument that can be used for inscribing circles or arcs. As dividers...
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    From the band radiate the points of the compass. The compass symbolizes the worldwide spread of the Anglican Faith. Surmounting the shield, at the North...
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    societies. The most commonly used variation of this symbol today is made up of an equal-armed cross indicating the cardinal points of the compass and a superimposed...
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    the stars represent the four federated states: Chuuk, Pohnpei, Kosrae and Yap, arranged like the points of the compass. The Trust Territory of the Pacific...
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    generally decorative, often featuring the traditional cockerel design with letters indicating the points of the compass. Other common motifs include ships...
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    Ptolemy's world map (category Historic maps of the world)
    The Ptolemy world map is a map of the world known to Greco-Roman societies in the 2nd century. It is based on the description contained in Ptolemy's book...
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  • Point (redirect from Points)
    of an inch or 0.254 mm, a unit of measurement formerly used for rainfall in Australia Paris point, 2/3 cm, used for shoe sizes Points of the compass,...
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    required the king to successfully campaign in all four points of the compass. It thus would not have been possible for a king to claim to be "King of the Universe"...
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    military campaigns in all four points of the compass. The similar title of šar kiššatim ("King of Everything" or "King of the Universe"), also with Akkadian...
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  • its hull, surrounding by points of a compass and a navy blue "C" in a white circle. The new uniforms are modern versions of the script uniforms previously...
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    The Jeep Compass is a compact crossover SUV introduced for the 2007 model year, and is currently in its second generation. The first generation Compass...
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    Symbols, also called Sixiang, four legendary animals that represent the points of the compass. Fox spirit, a famous mythological fox-like creature. Also called...
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    of the hearts of the Aruban people, who strive for justice, order, and liberty. The red star on the flag symbolizes the four points of the compass, symbolizing...
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  • Compass point may refer to: Cardinal direction, north, south, east or west Points of the compass or compass point, a direction on a traditional compass...
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