magnetic bearing

English

Noun

magnetic bearing (plural magnetic bearings)

(nautical, navigation) Directional bearing relative to the nearest magnetic pole, as shown by a compass.
(engineering) A contactless mechanical bearing in which a rotating part, such as a shaft, is held in place by a magnetic field.

Translations

bearing relative to magnetic pole

Finnish: kompassisuunta

See also

true bearing

References

JP 1-02 Department of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms

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