compass in Irish
compass in Irish is compás — compass means a device with a magnetic needle (or an electronic equivalent) that points to show direction, especially north.
compass in Irish
compás
A magnetic or electronic device used to determine the cardinal directions (usually magnetic or true north).
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 Irish?
"compass" in Irish is compás. 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 Irish, "compass" is compás.
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