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directions

assistance in pointing


out the proper route

compass

a device for determining


directions by means of


a magnetic needle or


group of needles turning


freely on a pivot and pointing


to the magnetic north

proportionate

having qualities in


common

aligned

to arrange things in


straight line

limited

having certain limits

maps


a diagram represent to show relative position