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Magnetic Needle.
Magnetic Needle - as a noun
A slender magnet suspended in a magnetic compass on a mounting with little friction; used to indicate the direction of the earth's magnetic pole
Example Sentences
"The magnetic needle of a compass points towards the Earth's magnetic north."
"The captain used a magnetic needle to navigate the ship through the storm."
"In science class, we experimented with a magnetic needle and paperclips."
"The magnetic needle on my dad's old record player helps it play vinyl records."
"The surveyor used a magnetic needle to determine the direction of the underground cables."