Definition of Flinders bar in English:

Flinders bar

noun

A bar of soft iron placed vertically in or near the housing of a ship's compass to correct deviation caused by the local magnetic field of the ship.
（用以纠正船只罗盘仪偏差的）弗林特棒，垂直软铁
Example sentencesExamples
- Permanent magnets or iron placed near the compass are used for compensation; an iron Flinder's bar is one example.
- In ship's compasses, the compasses usually have to be equipped with an iron Flinder's bar and maybe quadrantial spheres; they're supposed to eliminate compass deviation caused by a ship's hull.

Origin

Late 19th century: name after Captain Matthew Flinders, Matthew.

Definition of Flinders bar in US English:

Flinders bar

noun

A bar of soft iron placed vertically in or near the housing of a ship's compass to correct deviation caused by the local magnetic field of the ship.
（用以纠正船只罗盘仪偏差的）弗林特棒，垂直软铁
Example sentencesExamples
- Permanent magnets or iron placed near the compass are used for compensation; an iron Flinder's bar is one example.
- In ship's compasses, the compasses usually have to be equipped with an iron Flinder's bar and maybe quadrantial spheres; they're supposed to eliminate compass deviation caused by a ship's hull.

Origin

Late 19th century: name after Captain Matthew Flinders, Matthew.

词汇	Flinders bar
释义	Definition of Flinders bar in English: Flinders bar noun A bar of soft iron placed vertically in or near the housing of a ship's compass to correct deviation caused by the local magnetic field of the ship. （用以纠正船只罗盘仪偏差的）弗林特棒，垂直软铁 Example sentencesExamples Permanent magnets or iron placed near the compass are used for compensation; an iron Flinder's bar is one example. In ship's compasses, the compasses usually have to be equipped with an iron Flinder's bar and maybe quadrantial spheres; they're supposed to eliminate compass deviation caused by a ship's hull. Origin Late 19th century: name after Captain Matthew Flinders, Matthew. Definition of Flinders bar in US English: Flinders bar noun A bar of soft iron placed vertically in or near the housing of a ship's compass to correct deviation caused by the local magnetic field of the ship. （用以纠正船只罗盘仪偏差的）弗林特棒，垂直软铁 Example sentencesExamples Permanent magnets or iron placed near the compass are used for compensation; an iron Flinder's bar is one example. In ship's compasses, the compasses usually have to be equipped with an iron Flinder's bar and maybe quadrantial spheres; they're supposed to eliminate compass deviation caused by a ship's hull. Origin Late 19th century: name after Captain Matthew Flinders, Matthew.
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