a device for finding direction with a needle that can move easily and that always points to magnetic north
Lost in the dense forest, the hiker relied on his compass to find his way back to the trailhead.
Navigators use a compass to determine the ship's direction and ensure they stay on course during long sea journeys.
During the orienteering competition, participants had to use a compass to locate hidden checkpoints in the wilderness.
Scouts are taught early on how to read a compass and use it to navigate through unfamiliar terrain during camping trips.
