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pelorus

[ puh-lawr-uhs, -lohr- ]

noun

Navigation.
plural peloruses.
  1. a device for measuring in degrees the relative bearings of observed objects.


pelorus

/ ±èɪˈ±ôɔ˰ùÉ™²õ /

noun

  1. a sighting device used in conjunction with a magnetic compass or a gyrocompass for measuring the relative bearings of observed points
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of pelorus1

1850–55; perhaps < Latin ±Ê±ð±ôÅ°ù³Ü²õ, now Faro in Sicily, a cape which requires skill in navigation
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of pelorus1

of uncertain origin, perhaps from Latin ±Ê±ð±ôÅ°ù³Ü²õ a dangerous Sicilian promontory
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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.

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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".

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Rob Sechrist, of the cannabis-only lender Pelorus Equity Group, described the market tumult as typical for an emerging industry.

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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.

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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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