方位磁針 — meaning in English
hōijishin
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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
方位磁針 is used for these senses in English:
- compass A magnetic or electronic device used to determine the cardinal directions (usually magnetic or true north).
- magnetic compass (military, nautical) An instrument containing a freely suspended magnetic element which displays the direction of the horizontal component of the Earth’s magnetic field at the point of observation.
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.