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Word: masthead (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1920-1929
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Another advantage is that the parts affected by the ship's magnetism can be placed where they will be most remote from interference-even up at the masthead. The indicating instrument, which is not affected by magnetism, can then be placed at any convenient point, the two parts being connected by wires...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Science: Better Compass | 7/14/1924 | See Source »

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