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Wordabulary

compass rose

Pronunciation
Noun A2 Elementary

Quick answer

A design on a map or compass that shows the directions north, south, east, and west.

"The compass rose in the corner of the map helped us figure out which way we were heading."

Test yourself

Which word fits the gap? "The _____ in the corner of the map helped us figure out which way we were heading."

Answer: compass rose

In your own words, what does "compass rose" mean?

A design on a map or compass that shows the directions north, south, east, and west.

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