pelorus
Americannoun
noun
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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
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Starboard or port your helm until at the time calculated the reflection of the sight vane on the pelorus dial cuts on the proper magnetic bearing.
From Lectures in Navigation by Draper, Ernest Gallaudet
As soon as possible after anchoring secure your bearings by pelorus and have them checked up by the quartermaster at regular intervals.
From Lectures in Navigation by Draper, Ernest Gallaudet
The center line of the pelorus should also be directly over the keel line of the ship.
From Lectures in Navigation by Draper, Ernest Gallaudet
Now turn the lubber line of the pelorus to East.
From Lectures in Navigation by Draper, Ernest Gallaudet
If, now, the compass were correct it would agree with the pelorus in showing the ship's head to be North.
From Lectures in Navigation by Draper, Ernest Gallaudet
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