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compass in Russian

compass in Russian is буссо́ль, ко́мпас, компа́с — compass means a device with a magnetic needle (or an electronic equivalent) that points to show direction, especially north.

compass in Russian

буссо́ль
noun
Pronounced: bussol
A magnetic or electronic device used to determine the cardinal directions (usually magnetic or true north).
ко́мпас
noun
Pronounced: kompas
A magnetic or electronic device used to determine the cardinal directions (usually magnetic or true north).
компа́с
noun
Pronounced: kompas
A magnetic or electronic device used to determine the cardinal directions (usually magnetic or true north).
компас
noun
Pronounced: kompas
A magnetic or electronic device used to determine the cardinal directions (usually magnetic or true north).
диапазо́н
noun
Pronounced: diapazon
(music) The range of notes of a musical instrument or voice.
круг
noun
Pronounced: krug
(obsolete) A space within limits; an area.
объём
noun
Pronounced: obyom
(obsolete) A space within limits; an area.
окру́жность
noun
Pronounced: okruzhnost
(obsolete) A space within limits; an area.
охва́т
noun
Pronounced: okhvat
(formal) Synonym of scope.
окружа́ть
verb
Pronounced: okruzhat
To surround; to encircle; to environ; to stretch round.
окружить
verb
Pronounced: okruzhit
To surround; to encircle; to environ; to stretch round.
охва́тывать
verb
Pronounced: okhvatyvat
To surround; to encircle; to environ; to stretch round.
охвати́ть
verb
Pronounced: okhvatit
To surround; to encircle; to environ; to stretch round.

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."
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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 Russian?

"compass" in Russian is буссо́ль, ко́мпас, компа́с. compass means: A device with a magnetic needle (or an electronic equivalent) that points to show direction, especially north.

How do you pronounce буссо́ль?

"compass" in Russian is буссо́ль, pronounced "bussol".

How do you use "compass" in a sentence?

Example: "She checked her compass to make sure the trail was heading north." In Russian, "compass" is буссо́ль, ко́мпас, компа́с.

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

Yes — Russian has 13 translations listed for "compass": буссо́ль, ко́мпас, компа́с, компас, диапазо́н, круг.

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