Found 2 items, similar to magnetic needle.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: magnetic needle magnetic needle n : a slender magnet suspended in a magnetic compass on a mounting with little friction; used to indicate the direction of the earth's magnetic pole
English → English (gcide) Definition: magnetic needle magnetic needle \magnetic needle\ n. A slender magnet suspended in a magnetic compass on a low-friction mounting; used to indicate the direction of the earth's magnetic pole. [WordNet 1.5]