compass

Pronunciation

• (UK) (US) enPR: kŭmʹpəs, IPA ^(key): /ˈkʌmpəs/

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• Hyphenation: com‧pass

Noun

Singular compass

Plural compasses

1. (countable) A compass is an instrument that points out directions by using the Earth's magnetic poles
2. (countable) A compass is a tool for drawing circles and arcs