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cardinal points

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cardinal points
pl n
(Mathematics & Measurements / Navigation) the four main points of the compass: north, south, east, and west
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Such is the reason of the apparent reversing of these two cardinal points, and we must bear it in mind in order to be able to follow President Barbicane's observations.
Round The Moon by Verne, Jules View in context
The estate is called Carfax, no doubt a corruption of the old Quatre Face, as the house is four sided, agreeing with the cardinal points of the compass.
Dracula by Stoker, Bram View in context
The cardinal points were plainly marked on it, and all the usual divisions were indicated in such a manner that no man who had ever steered a ship could mistake them.
The Pioneers by Cooper, James Fenimore View in context
 
 
 
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