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An instrument similar to a mariner's compass, but without magnetic needles, and having two sight vanes by which bearings are taken, esp. such as cannot be taken by the compass.

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  1. An instrument similar to a mariner's compass, but without magnetic needles, and having two sight vanes by which bearings are taken, esp. such as cannot be taken by the compass.
  2. An instrument similar to a mariner's compass, but withoutmagnetic needles, and having two sight vanes by which bearings aretaken, esp. such as cannot be taken by the compass.