directionalaid
nounUK /dɪˈrɛkʃənəl eɪd/
US /dəˈrɛkʃənəl eɪd/
A tool that helps you find out which way to go.
The hiker used a directionalaid to find the right path through the forest.
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2. A device or signal that shows the correct course or bearing.
The ship's directionalaid kept them on course through the fog.
3. A person or thing that provides guidance on how to proceed.
Her mentor acted as a directionalaid during the early days of the project.
4. A feature in software that helps users find their way around an interface.
The app's directionalaid highlighted the menu options for new users.