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pelorus

[ puh-lawr-uhs, -lohr- ]

noun

, Navigation.
, plural pe·lo·rus·es.
  1. a device for measuring in degrees the relative bearings of observed objects.


pelorus

/ pɪˈlɔːrəs /

noun

  1. a sighting device used in conjunction with a magnetic compass or a gyrocompass for measuring the relative bearings of observed points
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of pelorus1

1850–55; perhaps < Latin Pelōrus, now Faro in Sicily, a cape which requires skill in navigation
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Word History and Origins

Origin of pelorus1

of uncertain origin, perhaps from Latin Pelōrus a dangerous Sicilian promontory
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Example Sentences

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

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.

One boutique travel company, Pelorus, pairs guests with specific hosts and neighborhoods, depending on their interests — food, music or retracing family roots.

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