n. 1. One who, or that which, compensates; -- a name applied to various mechanical devices. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. (Naut.) An iron plate or magnet placed near the compass on iron vessels to neutralize the effect of the ship's attraction on the needle. [ 1913 Webster ]
[ふりかえきゅうじつ, furikaekyuujitsu](n) compensatory holiday; observed holiday (weekday holiday when the actual day is on a weekend); substitute holiday[Add to Longdo]