Definition of Pelorus

1. n. An instrument similar to a mariner's compass, but without magnetic needles, and having two sight vanes by which bearings are taken, esp. such as cannot be taken by the compass.

Definition of Pelorus

1. Noun. A device used to take a bearing on a distant object. ¹

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Definition of Pelorus

1. a navigational instrument [n -ES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Pelorus

pelmets
peloid
peloids
pelology
pelon
pelopathy
pelopium
peloria
pelorian
pelorias
peloric
pelories
pelorism
pelorisms
peloro-
pelorus (current term)
peloruses
pelory
pelosity
pelota
pelotas
pelotherapy
peloton
pelotons
pels
pelt
pelt along
pelt down
pelt of the dog
pelta

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