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compass in Tamil

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

compass in Tamil

திசைகாட்டி
Pronounced: ticaikāṭṭi
instrument to determine cardinal directions

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.
  • Our maths teacher asked us to bring a ruler and a compass to the next lesson.

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compass என்ற சொல்லின் தமிழ் அர்த்தம் என்ன?
"compass" in Tamil is திசைகாட்டி. compass means: A device with a magnetic needle (or an electronic equivalent) that points to show direction, especially north.
How do you pronounce திசைகாட்டி?
"compass" in Tamil is திசைகாட்டி, pronounced "ticaikāṭṭi".
How do you use "compass" in a sentence?
Example: "She checked her compass to make sure the trail was heading north." In Tamil, "compass" is திசைகாட்டி.
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