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What do you call a person who fixes compasses?
A person who fixes compasses is typically known as a compass adjuster or compass technician.
Why does a plane have a pointed nose?
it's called areodynamics. When you throw it, the nose evens out the air on the top and bottom of the plane.
Did explors use compasses to find their way or did they have other stragies?
Explorers used compasses as a primary tool for navigation, especially at sea where landmarks were not always visible. In addition to compasses, explorers also used celestial navigation, maps, and landmarks to find their way. Each method had its strengths and limitations, and explorers often combined multiple strategies to ensure accurate navigation.
Which of following is true of compasses?
A compass has both a south pole and a north pole :)
What is likened to stiff twin compasses If they be two they are two so As stiff twin compasses are two Thy soul the fixed foo t makes no show To move but the other do?
This lines from John Donne's poem "A Valediction: Forbidding Mourning" compares the relationship between two souls to that of twin compasses. Just like the fixed foot of a compass remains steady as the other foot moves to draw a circle, one soul stays grounded while the other explores and moves freely. The two souls remain connected and in harmony despite being apart physically.
How would you know if you were on the north pole?
You would have a compass that pointed north, but a lot of the explorers compasses froze up
What is a pointed surgical knife with 2 sharpe edges called?
lancet
What is the possessive form of the word Compasses?
The plural possessive for compasses is compasses'.
What is a Pointed top?
A Pointed Hilltop is called A Peak.
What has a pointed nose?
Many birds have pointed noses that are called beaks. An anteater also has a pointed nose.
How many types of compasses are there?
There are two main types: Magnetic compasses and gyro compasses.
Types of compasses?
Compasses fall mainly into two categories: fixed steering compasses and portable hand bearing compasses. There is a third type, called the telltale compass, that is built upside down and fastened to the deckhead so that a person lying in a bunk can see the ship's course displayed overhead, but it's now fairly rare.
What is a pointed area of land sticking out into the sea called?
A pointed area of land sticking out into the sea is called a "cape."
What is the possessive form of compasses?
The possessive form of compass is compass's.
What is a pointed stick of ice called?
It is usually called an icicle .
What is the plural form of compasses?
Compasses is the plural form of compass.
What are the different types of compasses available for navigation and outdoor activities?
There are three main types of compasses used for navigation and outdoor activities: magnetic compasses, digital compasses, and lensatic compasses. Magnetic compasses use a magnetized needle to point towards the Earth's magnetic north. Digital compasses use sensors to determine direction and often have additional features like GPS. Lensatic compasses are more advanced and have a sighting lens for more accurate readings.
