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compass in Italian

compass in Italian is bussola, compasso — compass means a device with a magnetic needle (or an electronic equivalent) that points to show direction, especially north.

compass in Italian

bussola
noun
A magnetic or electronic device used to determine the cardinal directions (usually magnetic or true north).
compasso
noun
A magnetic or electronic device used to determine the cardinal directions (usually magnetic or true north).

What does "compass" mean?

  1. 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."
  2. 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."
  3. 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."
  4. verb To surround or encircle something completely.
    "Thick forest compassed the old cabin on every side."

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.

Similar words in Italian

Common Italian translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "compass" in Italian?

"compass" in Italian is bussola, compasso. 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 Italian, "compass" is bussola, compasso.

Are there other ways to say "compass" in Italian?

Yes — Italian has 2 translations listed for "compass": bussola, compasso.

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