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Cardinal points - Definition

Related Words: Algorithmic, Antipope, Arch, Archbishop, Archdeacon, Banner, Bishop, Canon, Capital, Carmine, Carnation

Cardinal directions or cardinal points are the four principal directions or points of the compass, north, east, south and west. The Cardinal directions correspond to the following degrees of a compass: North: 0 degrees, East: 90 degrees, South: 180 degrees and West: 270 degrees.

See also

Boxing the compass

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