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pelorus
[ puh-lawr-uhs, -lohr- ]
noun
- a device for measuring in degrees the relative bearings of observed objects.
pelorus
/ ±èɪˈ±ôɔ˰ùÉ™²õ /
noun
- a sighting device used in conjunction with a magnetic compass or a gyrocompass for measuring the relative bearings of observed points
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of pelorus1
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of pelorus1
Example Sentences
Richard Bridge captained two of Mr Abramovich's yachts for almost six years from 2006 to 2012, including the Pelorus, and the giant Eclipse, the pride of Abramovich's fleet.
Italian court records seen by the BBC show proceedings were halted after the lawyers "produced documentation" proving Pelorus was "entered in the registers as a commercial boat as it is used for commercial purposes or for hire".
Rob Sechrist, of the cannabis-only lender Pelorus Equity Group, described the market tumult as typical for an emerging industry.
According to Pelorus founder Geordie Mackay-Lewis, a former British army reconnaissance regiment captain, Pelorus also adjusts its offerings and sometimes forgoes destinations for a period of time if the team has determined safety is a concern.
Another tour operator, experiential travel company Pelorus, monitors governmental risk reports, enlists the expertise of private consultancies that provide risk assessments, and conducts reconnaissance trips to the destination.
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