kompassisuunta — meaning in English
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English meaning
- bearing noun A mechanical part that supports a moving component and reduces friction between surfaces.
Senses
kompassisuunta is used for these senses in English:
- bearing (mechanical engineering) A mechanical device that supports another part or reduces friction.
- bearing (navigation, nautical) The horizontal angle between the direction of an object and another object, or between it and that of true north; a heading or direction.
- compass point Any of the horizontal directions indicated on a compass. There may be 4, 8, 16, 32, 64, or even 128 compass points on a compass, depending on its size and accuracy.
- magnetic bearing (nautical, navigation) Directional bearing relative to the nearest magnetic pole, as shown by a compass.
bearing — full definition
- noun A mechanical part that supports a moving component and reduces friction between surfaces.
- noun A direction or angle measured relative to true north, used to describe position or heading.
- noun A person's posture, manner, or general demeanour.
- noun Relevance or connection to a matter.