Another word or abbreviation for "the point of a compass"?

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Another word or abbreviation for "the point of a compass"?

2006-12-26 08:30:53 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay

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Cardinal point or compass point. On a map they are shown in a configuration called a compass rose, showing all 16 directions of travel ie: se, nw, ne, e, w, etc

2006-12-26 08:39:15 · answer #1 · answered by bookratt 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

direction

There are also the specific points, such as ESE (east southeast), WNW (west northwest), etc.

2006-12-26 16:38:41 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋