Term: magnetic needle: 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
Candidate hypernym: entity: that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving) → 1
Candidate hypernym: cohune-nut oil: semisolid fat from nuts of the cohune palm; used in cooking and soap making → 0
Candidate hypernym: extension ladder: a ladder whose length can be extended → 0
Candidate hypernym: phytochemistry: the branch of organic chemistry dealing with the chemistry of plants → 0
Candidate hypernym: solar calendar: a calendar based on solar cycles → 0
Candidate hypernym: put-put: a small gasoline engine (as on motor boat) → 0
Candidate hypernym: coppersmith: someone who makes articles from copper → 0
Candidate hypernym: akee: widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions for its fragrant flowers and colorful fruits; introduced in Jamaica by William Bligh → 0
Candidate hypernym: bel canto: a style of operatic singing → 0
Candidate hypernym: leading question: a question phrased in such a way as to suggest the desired answer; a lawyer may ask leading questions on cross-examination → 0
Candidate hypernym: pentagon: the United States military establishment → 0