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chartwork

chartwork noun: the use of charts for navigational purposes.

Noun

chartwork (uncountable)

  1. (navigation) The use of charts for navigational purposes.
    • ... chartwork Traditional chartwork allows the navigator to plot a boat's position and to work out how to get from 'A' to 'B' without using electronic aids.2009 March 1, Jeremy Evans, The Sailing Bible: The Complete Guide for All Sailors from Novice to Experienced Skipper, A&C Black, →ISBN

Origin of chartwork

From chart + -work.

Questions about chartwork

What does chartwork mean?
Chartwork means the use of charts for navigational purposes.
What part of speech is chartwork?
Chartwork is a noun.

Words near chartwork in the dictionary

  1. chartula
  2. chartulae
  3. chartularies
  4. chartulary
  5. chartwise
  6. chartwork
  7. charty
  8. Charu
  9. Charuca
  10. Charukesi
  11. charv

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