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| a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes. |
| a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal. |
| radio compass | |
| —n | |
| See also goniometer any navigational device that gives a bearing by determining the direction of incoming radio waves transmitted from a particular radio station or beacon | |
radio compass
radio receiver and directional antenna system used to determine the direction of the source of a signal. It most often refers to a device used to check the position of a ship or aircraft, although it may also direct a craft's course or be used for military or investigative purposes.
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