English dictionary, thesaurus, translations & etymology
FreeDict.com

Umkreis — meaning in English

German → English · translate English → German instead

English meaning

  • compass noun A device with a magnetic needle (or an electronic equivalent) that points to show direction, especially north.

Senses

Umkreis is used for these senses in English:

  • circumcircle (geometry) A circle that passes through every vertex of a given triangle (or other polygon where possible).
  • compass (obsolete) A space within limits; an area.

compass — full definition

  1. noun A device with a magnetic needle (or an electronic equivalent) that points to show direction, especially north.
  2. noun A hinged drawing tool with two arms, used to draw circles or measure distances on a map or diagram.
  3. noun The overall range or scope of something, such as a voice or a set of abilities.
  4. verb To surround or encircle something completely.

Related German words