magnetic north
About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.
About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.magnetic north
nounDefinition of MAGNETIC NORTH
: the northerly direction in the earth's magnetic field indicated by the north-seeking pole of a compass needle
See First Known Use of MAGNETIC NORTH
1812
Browse
Next Word in the Dictionary: magnetic oxide
Previous Word in the Dictionary: magnetic needle
All Words Near: magnetic north
Previous Word in the Dictionary: magnetic needle
All Words Near: magnetic north
Seen & Heard 
What made you want to look up magnetic north? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
