magnetic bearing

English

Noun

magnetic bearing (plural magnetic bearings)

1. (nautical, navigation) Directional bearing relative to the nearest magnetic pole, as shown by a compass.
2. (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