compass (Meaning)

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compass (n)

navigational instrument for finding directions

an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control:

the limit of capability

drafting instrument used for drawing circles

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compass (v)

bring about; accomplish

travel around, either by plane or ship

get the meaning of something

compass Sentence Examples

  1. The hiker relied on his trusty compass to navigate through the dense forest.
  2. She used a compass to draw a perfect circle for her art project.
  3. The captain checked the ship's compass to ensure they were on the right course.
  4. In mathematics, a compass is used to draw arcs and circles.
  5. The scout always carried a compass during his outdoor adventures.
  6. He used the compass on his smartphone to find his way around the city.
  7. The explorer consulted his compass to determine which direction to head in the vast desert.
  8. The geologist used a compass to map out the magnetic field of the rock formations.
  9. With the help of a compass, the surveyor accurately marked the boundaries of the property.
  10. The Boy Scout earned his orienteering badge by successfully navigating a course using only a map and compass.

FAQs About the word compass

navigational instrument for finding directions, an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control:, the limit of capability, drafting instrume

direction, focus, lodestar, loadstar, objective, polestar,purpose, object, standard, dream

core,center, center, core, heart, heart, middle, inside, inside, interior

The hiker relied on his trusty compass to navigate through the dense forest.

She used a compass to draw a perfect circle for her art project.

The captain checked the ship's compass to ensure they were on the right course.

In mathematics, a compass is used to draw arcs and circles.