way point

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Term: Way Point

Description:

A way point refers to a specific geographic location or a navigational point used in various fields such as aviation, sailing, hiking, or geocaching. It serves as a reference point to guide travelers, indicating a change in direction or confirming their position.

Sample sentences:

During our hike, we reached a crucial way point where we had to decide whether to continue towards the summit or head back.
The pilot entered the coordinates of the next way point into the aircraft's navigation system.
In geocaching, participants follow clues and reach different way points to ultimately find the hidden treasure.