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com·pass: noun
compass: verb
compass: noun

com·pass <-es> [ˈkʌmpəs] N

1. compass (for showing direction):

compass

kompas m

they took a compass reading

odčitali so kompas

2. compass (for drawing circles):

compass

3. compass no pl liter (range):

compass

obseg m

compass VB

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compass trans

obiti (morje in zemljo)

compass (with) LIT

obkrožiti, obdati

compass LIT

dojeti, doumeti

compass (archaic)

dopolniti, doseči

compass (archaic)

snovati, kovati

compass N

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compass

obod

compass MUS

compass fig

Usage examples with compass

they took a compass reading

odčitali so kompas

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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. en.wikipedia.org

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

In the early modern period, dry compasses were suspended in gimbals. en.wikipedia.org

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. en.wikipedia.org

The squadron developed means of polar navigation necessary due to the unreliability of magnetic compasses, and many existing maps of the region were unreliable. en.wikipedia.org

The sentiments and actions expressed were completely out of our control and in no way represent the band members' view points or moral compasses. en.wikipedia.org

A surveyor by trade, his patents cover a wide area of devices and activities including compasses, skis, surveying, engines and farming. en.wikipedia.org

Pilots practised formation flying on the station football pitch, using tricycles fitted with radios, compasses and speed indicators. en.wikipedia.org

Rulers, protractors and compasses can be taken into the examination. en.wikipedia.org

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

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