box the compass
verb/bɒks ðə ˈkʌmpəs/
Definitions
To know, and demonstrate by reciting, the 32 points and quarter points of the magnetic…
To know, and demonstrate by reciting, the 32 points and quarter points of the magnetic compass from North or East, both clockwise and anticlockwise.
- While in the school-ships the boys would be instructed in the elements of an ordinary education, in addition to being taught to row, heave the lead, box the compass, go aloft, reef, steer, and work the guns.
To make a complete reversal in stance or opinion.
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