Compasses Meaning in English
word · lemma: compass
التعريف
A 'compass' (plural: compasses) is a tool used for drawing circles and measuring distances on maps, or a device that shows direction (north, south, east, west).
الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة
'Compasses' almost always refers to the drawing tool (plural form); the navigation device is usually just called 'a compass'. Don't use 'compasses' to mean multiple direction-finding tools—use 'compass' instead. Common in academic and classroom settings.
جمل نموذجية
He used compasses to draw a perfect circle.
basic
Please give me the compasses from the toolbox.
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Every student needs compasses for geometry class.
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I can't seem to find my compasses anywhere—did you borrow them?
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Without compasses, it’s pretty tough to draw accurate maps.
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She handed me her old compasses from high school—they still work perfectly.
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