Definition of "compensator" []

• A party or thing which compensates, pays or otherwise provides a compensation (noun)
• Any device used to compensate for something, notably to achieve a better balance (noun)
• A building control device used to deliver the compensation relationship or curve between the air temperature outside a building and the temperature of water or air provided to spaces or zones within the building for purposes of heating or cooling. (noun)
• One of several small magnets placed in the binnacle to neutralize the effect of the ship's metal on the compass (noun)

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• "Just like FLHunter said, if your archery hunting the angle compensator is priceless."
• "They also have a favorable review on the Nikon Coyte Special 4. 5-14x40 for $349 with bullet drop compensator and open aiming circles."
• "I like Nikon .... but if you are into archery, make sure to get the angle compensator"