compass in Dutch
compass in Dutch is kompas, bereik, omvang — compass means a device with a magnetic needle (or an electronic equivalent) that points to show direction, especially north.
compass in Dutch
kompas
A magnetic or electronic device used to determine the cardinal directions (usually magnetic or true north).
bereik
(obsolete) A space within limits; an area.
omvang
(obsolete) A space within limits; an area.
beslaan
To surround; to encircle; to environ; to stretch round.
omvatten
To surround; to encircle; to environ; to stretch round.
doorkruisen
To go about or round entirely; to traverse.
omzwerven
To go about or round entirely; to traverse.
bereiken
(dated) To accomplish; to reach; to achieve; to obtain.
samenzweren (tegen)
(dated) To plot; to scheme (against someone).
What does "compass" mean?
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noun A device with a magnetic needle (or an electronic equivalent) that points to show direction, especially north.
"She checked her compass to make sure the trail was heading north."
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noun A hinged drawing tool with two arms, used to draw circles or measure distances on a map or diagram.
"He used a compass to draw a perfect circle for the diagram."
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noun The overall range or scope of something, such as a voice or a set of abilities.
"The topic was beyond the compass of a single lecture."
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verb To surround or encircle something completely.
"Thick forest compassed the old cabin on every side."
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compass in a sentence
- She checked her compass to make sure the trail was heading north.
- Old sailing ships relied on a compass to navigate open water.
- He used a compass to draw a perfect circle for the diagram.
- The topic was beyond the compass of a single lecture.
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What is "compass" in Dutch?
"compass" in Dutch is kompas, bereik, omvang. compass means: A device with a magnetic needle (or an electronic equivalent) that points to show direction, especially north.
How do you use "compass" in a sentence?
Example: "She checked her compass to make sure the trail was heading north." In Dutch, "compass" is kompas, bereik, omvang.
Are there other ways to say "compass" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 9 translations listed for "compass": kompas, bereik, omvang, beslaan, omvatten, doorkruisen.
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