DIP CIRCLE

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does dip circle mean? 

• DIP CIRCLE (noun)
  The noun DIP CIRCLE has 1 sense:

1. a measuring instrument for measuring the angle of magnetic dip (as from an airplane)

  Familiarity information: DIP CIRCLE used as a noun is very rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• DIP CIRCLE (noun)

Sense 1

Meaning:

A measuring instrument for measuring the angle of magnetic dip (as from an airplane)

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Synonyms:

dip circle; inclinometer

Hypernyms ("dip circle" is a kind of...):

measuring device; measuring instrument; measuring system (instrument that shows the extent or amount or quantity or degree of something)

Domain category:

aeroplane; airplane; plane (an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets)