compass

UK
/ˈkʌmpəs/
US
/ˈkʌmpəs/
compassnoun
compasses
pl
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/ˈkʌmpəs/
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Traduzioni
The sailor used a compass to navigate the ship.
Моряк использовал компас, чтобы управлять кораблем.
In geometry class, we used a compass to draw circles.
На уроке геометрии мы использовали циркуль, чтобы рисовать круги.
Traduzioni aggiuntive
Definizioni
An instrument for determining directions, typically consisting of a magnetized needle that aligns with the Earth's magnetic field.
The hiker used a compass to find his way through the dense forest.
A device used for drawing circles or arcs, consisting of two arms, one with a point and the other with a pencil or pen.
In geometry class, we used a compass to draw perfect circles on our paper.
The range or scope of something, such as an activity or subject.
The compass of the project was limited to environmental impacts.
The range of a person's voice or a musical instrument.
The soprano's compass extends over three octaves.
Sinonimi
direction finder
navigational instrument
orientation tool
map tool
guiding device
compassverb
compassed
Past Simple
compassed
Past Participle
compassing
Gerund
UK
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US
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Traduzioni
He compassed a plan to improve the company's performance.
Он замыслил план по улучшению работы компании.
The project will compass a wide range of topics.
Проект будет охватывать широкий круг тем.
The garden is compassed by a high wall.
Сад окружен высокой стеной.
Traduzioni aggiuntive
Definizioni
To go around something in a circular course.
The hikers compassed the mountain to find the best route to the summit.
To achieve or bring about something.
She compassed her goal of becoming a published author after years of hard work.
To comprehend or understand something fully.
He struggled to compass the complex theories presented in the lecture.
To plan or contrive (something, especially something harmful or illicit); to plot.
They conspired to compass the downfall of their rival.
compassadjective
UK
/ˈkʌm.pəs/
US
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Used mostly attributively; generally not gradable.
Definizioni
Relating to, measured by, or using a compass.
The surveyor took a compass reading to mark the boundary.
Having a curved or arched form; bowed.
The cabinetmaker shaped a compass curve along the edge of the tabletop.