Definition of Orienteering

1. Noun. racing across unfamiliar countryside using a map and compass ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Orienteering

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Orienteering

orientating response
orientation
orientation chamber
orientation course
orientational
orientationally
orientationists
orientations
oriented
orientedness
orienteer
orienteered
orienteerer
orienteerers
orienteering (current term)
orienteerings
orienteers
orienter
orienters
orientifold
orientifolds
orienting
orienting reflex
orienting response
orientite
orientness
orientomycin
orients
orifex

Literary usage of Orienteering

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Tuscany and Umbria by Emma Jones (2004)
"... three orienteering organizations: Team Prato Orient (Via Rossini 26a, ... orienteering Prato (Via Orvieto 7, tr 0574-35282) and IKP Prato (Via del ..."

2. The Virginia Handbook by Blair Howard, Mary K. Burnham, Bill Burnham (2005)
"... bluegill, perch and catfish in the lakes and streams; picnicking and orienteering. Camping is available either at the Oak Ridge Campground, ..."

3. Biotechnology: Teacher Guide (1988)
"Students construct their own magnetic compasses, use them to determine general directions, and participate in orienteering games and exercises. ..."

4. Adventure Guide to Ireland by Tina Neylon (2004)
"The Killiney Adventure Company offers hill- walking, orienteering, rock climbing and abseiling, -a (01) 276-2800. Adventures on Foot Take the DART or bus ..."

5. Income Opportunities in Special Forest Products: Self-Help Suggestions for by Margaret G. Thomas (1994)
"... ventures related to forest lands might include the following: Adventure travel Hang gliding Canoeing Kayaking Hiking orienteering Mountain biking Ropes ..."

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