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compass rose
compass rose n (Navigation) a circle or decorative device printed on a map or chart showing the points of the compass measured from true north and usually magnetic north compass roseA graduated circle, usually marked in degrees, indicating directions and printed or inscribed on an appropriate medium.Translationscompass (ˈkampəs) noun. 1. an instrument with a magnetized needle, used to find directions. If he had carried a compass he would not have lost his way on the hills. 羅盤，指南針 罗盘，指南针 2. (in plural) an instrument with two movable legs, for drawing circles etc. 圓規 圆规3. scope or range. 界限，範圍 界限，范围 compass rose the circular drawing showing directions on a plan or map. 地圖上的羅盤玫瑰 罗经盘，表示方向的图案 compass rose
compass rose[′käm·pəs ‚rōz] (navigation) A graduated circle, usually marked in degrees, indicating directions north, south, east, and west, and inscribed on a chart; used for the calibration of compasses on crafts. compass rose A graduated circle, usually marked in degrees, indicating directions and printed or inscribed either on a chart or on the ground. See also compass base.LegalSeeCompassThesaurusSeecompass |