pelorus

American  

[puh-lawr-uhs, -lohr-] / pəˈlɔr əs, -ˈloʊr- /

noun

Navigation.

plural

peloruses

1. a device for measuring in degrees the relative bearings of observed objects.

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pelorus British  

/ pɪˈlɔːrəs /

noun

1. a sighting device used in conjunction with a magnetic compass or a gyrocompass for measuring the relative bearings of observed points

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Etymology

Origin of pelorus

1850–55; perhaps < Latin Pelōrus, now Faro in Sicily, a cape which requires skill in navigation

Example Sentences

Richard Bridge captained two of Mr Abramovich's yachts for almost six years from 2006 to 2012, including the Pelorus, and the giant Eclipse, the pride of Abramovich's fleet.

From BBC

Italian court records seen by the BBC show proceedings were halted after the lawyers "produced documentation" proving Pelorus was "entered in the registers as a commercial boat as it is used for commercial purposes or for hire".

From BBC

According to Pelorus founder Geordie Mackay-Lewis, a former British army reconnaissance regiment captain, Pelorus also adjusts its offerings and sometimes forgoes destinations for a period of time if the team has determined safety is a concern.

From Washington Post

Another tour operator, experiential travel company Pelorus, monitors governmental risk reports, enlists the expertise of private consultancies that provide risk assessments, and conducts reconnaissance trips to the destination.

From Washington Post

One boutique travel company, Pelorus, pairs guests with specific hosts and neighborhoods, depending on their interests — food, music or retracing family roots.

From New York Times