compass

[US]/ˈkʌmpəs/
[UK]/ˈkʌmpəs/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. navigation tool that shows direction, often in the form of a magnetic compass needle
vt. to surround or encircle

Phrases & Collocations

magnetic compass

compass rose

compass needle

Example Sentences

a magnetic compass bearing.

The compass is an instrument of navigation.

beyond the compass of the human mind

information not within the compass of this article;

The sailboat compassed the island.

Finance is not within the compass of this department.

The needle of a compass points to the north.

the ship wherein Magellan compassed the world.

we were compassed round by a thick fog.

a mountain peak compassed by fog;

stayed within the compass of the schoolyard;

This question is beyond the compass of today's human mind.

outside the compass of the fence.See Synonyms at circumference

four huge crates within the compass of the elevator.

A compass needle always points north.

The invention of the compass was referred to China.

The author boxed the compass of negation in his article.

the event had political repercussions which are beyond the compass of this book.

goods and services which fall within the compass of the free market.

Real-world Examples

Great! I have a compass, too. We might need it.

Source: Airborne English: Everyone speaks English.

I can still get the compass. Get his attention.

Source: Lost Girl Season 4

In the end, what you were searching for was a compass.

Source: Tales of Imagination and Creativity

To tell which way to go, Lindbergh had to watch his compass.

Source: American Elementary School English 5

She just messed up the compasses because she wanted to protect us.

Source: Stranger Things Season 1

Mr. Starbuck, last night's thunder turned our compasses—that's all.

Source: Moby-Dick

The Magnetic North Pole is where compass needles point.

Source: CNN Listening Compilation March 2019

If I had to bring one thing with me, it would be a compass.

Source: Connection Magazine

He probably used a compass to record the orientation of the town's surrounding walls.

Source: Vox opinion

If she can slam doors with her mind, she can definitely screw up a compass.

Source: Stranger Things Season 1

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