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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

loadstone

/lɒʊdstoʊn/ noun · British & US
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What does loadstone mean?

noun

A loadstone is a magnet, especially a lodestone, or a loadstone compass, a type of compass that uses a magnetized needle to indicate direction. It is also an archaic term for a load or burden.

Example

"The sailor used a loadstone compass to navigate through the stormy waters."

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