1. The direction of travel as indicated by a compass, measured in degrees from magnetic north (0° to 360°)
The pilot set a compass course of 270 degrees heading west.
O piloto estabeleceu um rumo da bússola de 270 graus em direção oeste.
2. The heading of a ship or aircraft relative to magnetic north
We maintained a steady compass course throughout the night.
Mantivemos um rumo da bússola constante durante toda a noite.