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Dip of the needle

Noun

Definitions

1.NounThe angle a balanced magnetic needle makes with the plane of the horizon, measured by the dipping needle, or compass.

Synonyms

dipping needle magnetic dip inclinometer dip of the horizon compass needle dip sector compass deflection declination magnetic declination dipsector magnetic north compass error

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