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cardinal point
noun
Definition of CARDINAL POINT
: one of the four principal compass points north, south, east, and west
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First Known Use of CARDINAL POINT
1658
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CARDINAL POINT Defined for Kids
cardinal point
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Definition of CARDINAL POINT for Kids
: one of the four chief points of the compass which are north, south, east, west
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