Translations for „compass“ in the English » Polish Dictionary

compass¹ <-es> [ˈkʌmpəs] N (for finding direction)

compass

kompas m

compass² [ˈkʌmpəs] N

1. compass:

[a pair of] compasses pl MATH

cyrkiel m

2. compass no pl form (range):

compass

zasięg m

it's beyond the compass of my brain

to mnie przerasta

compass N

User Entry

periscopic compass NAUT

kompas peryskopowy m

Usage examples with compass

from all points of the compass

ze wszystkich stron

to take a bearing with a compass

odczytywać [perf odczytać] wskazania kompasu

it's beyond the compass of my brain

to mnie przerasta

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

English

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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Nautical pieces featured in the 2006 spring-summer collection with themes of treasure, sea creatures, and compasses.

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Other magnetic compasses have a small sliding counterweight installed on the needle itself.

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Mineral spirits are often used inside liquid-filled compasses and gauges.

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The markings are virtually unchanged from the "shi" to the first magnetic compasses.

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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 thunderstorm and the high iron ore content of the surrounding hills played havoc with compasses and navigation.

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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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After declinating the ship's magnetic compasses, the ship sailed south for her shakedown cruise.

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