ambitus — meaning in English
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English meaning
- circuit noun A closed path that electric current can flow around, usually containing components like wires, switches, and resistors.
- compass noun A device with a magnetic needle (or an electronic equivalent) that points to show direction, especially north.
- orbit noun The curved path an object follows as it travels around another body due to gravity, such as a planet around the sun.
- revolution noun A forcible overthrow of a government or social order in favour of a new system.
- sphere noun A perfectly round, three-dimensional shape, like a ball.
Senses
ambitus is used for these senses in English:
- circuit The act of moving or revolving around, or as in a circle or orbit; a revolution
- compass A magnetic or electronic device used to determine the cardinal directions (usually magnetic or true north).
- orbit (pinball) A path for the ball on the outer edge of the playfield, usually connected so that the ball entering in one end will come out of the other.
- revolution (astronomy) In the case of celestial bodies, the traversal of one body along an orbit around another body.
- sphere (figuratively) The region in which something or someone is active; one's province, domain. [from 17th c.]
circuit — full definition
- noun A closed path that electric current can flow around, usually containing components like wires, switches, and resistors.
- noun A regular route or series of venues that someone travels for work, sport, or performance.
- verb To travel all the way around something.
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.