compass in the Oxford-Hachette French Dictionary

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I.compass [Brit ˈkʌmpəs, Am ˈkəmpəs] N

III.compass [Brit ˈkʌmpəs, Am ˈkəmpəs] VB trans liter

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compass in the PONS Dictionary

compass Examples from the PONS Dictionary (editorially verified)

to be beyond the compass of sb's brain/knowledge
être hors du champ de compréhension/connaissance de qn
to be beyond the compass of sb's powers
être en dehors du pouvoir de qn
the four points of the compass
les quatre points cardinaux
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The markings are virtually unchanged from the "shi" to the first magnetic compasses.
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A surveyor by trade, his patents cover a wide area of devices and activities including compasses, skis, surveying, engines and farming.
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The expedition eschewed the use of modern technology including compasses and toilet paper, and only took the same provisions as were aboard the original ship.
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The thunderstorm and the high iron ore content of the surrounding hills played havoc with compasses and navigation.
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Rulers, protractors and compasses can be taken into the examination.
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In the early modern period, dry compasses were suspended in gimbals.
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Simple compasses of this type show directions in a frame of reference in which the directions of the magnetic poles are due north and south.
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The sentiments and actions expressed were completely out of our control and in no way represent the band members' view points or moral compasses.
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The squadron developed means of polar navigation necessary due to the unreliability of magnetic compasses, and many existing maps of the region were unreliable.
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After declinating the ship's magnetic compasses, the ship sailed south for her shakedown cruise.
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