compass
/ˈkʌm.pəs/
A magnetic or electronic device used to determine the cardinal directions; A pair of compasses; The range of notes of a musical instrument or voice; A space within limits
- plural
- compasses
Meanings
- 1
A magnetic or electronic device used to determine the cardinal directions (usually magnetic or true north)
The compass points to the north.
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I don't know how to use this compass.
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- 2
A pair of compasses (a device used to draw circular arcs and transfer length measurements)
- 3
The range of notes of a musical instrument or voice
- 4
A space within limits; an area
- 5
An enclosing limit; a boundary, a circumference
- 6
Moderate bounds, limits of truth; moderation; due limits; used with withinrare
- 7
Synonym of scoperare
- 8
Range, reachrare
- 9
A passing round; circuit; circuitous courserare
- 10
A curved circular formrare