Definition of Bussola (compass): a compass is a particular battery-free device consisting of a dial divided into the four cardinal points marked "North", "South", "East" and "West". A magnetised needle lines up in the direction of magnetic north. Thanks to this needle you can orient yourself in space, checking your direction of travel when hiking.
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- Definition
A simple orientation tool consisting of a casing graduated in 360° and a magnetised needle rotating on a central pivot, which tends to line up with the direction and orientation of the Earth's magnetic North Pole.
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