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