compass in the Oxford Spanish Dictionary

Translations for compass in the English»Spanish Dictionary

compass [Am ˈkəmpəs, Brit ˈkʌmpəs] N

1. compass C:

magnetic compass

brújula f

magnetic compass

compás m

radio compass

radiocompás m

the points of the compass

los puntos cardinales

attr compass course

rumbo m magnético

2. compass MATH:

compass C often pl

compás m

use a compass or use compasses or a pair of compasses to draw it

dibújalo con un compás

3. compass U (limits, scope):

compass form

alcance m

it falls within the compass of the board

cae dentro de la competencia de la junta

compass rose N TRANSP

compass rose

rosa f de los vientos

compass saw N

compass saw

sierra f de calar

compass saw

sierra f caladora

magnetic compass N

magnetic compass

brújula f

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prismatic compass

brújula f topográfica or de agrimensor

Translations for compass in the Spanish»English Dictionary

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brújula

compass

aguja de marear

ship's compass

sierra de calar

compass saw

radiocompás

radio compass

rosa de los vientos

compass card

compass in the PONS Dictionary

Translations for compass in the English»Spanish Dictionary

compass <-es> [ˈkʌmpəs] N

1. compass a. NAUT:

compass

brújula f

2. compass no pl form:

compass (range)

alcance m

compass (area)

ámbito m

to be beyond the compass of sb's knowledge

sobrepasar los límites de los conocimientos de alguien

Translations for compass in the Spanish»English Dictionary

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compás

compass

compás

compass

brújula (compás)

compass

rosa náutica

compass rose

puente de mando

(compass) bridge

aguja (de marear)

ship's compass

punto cardinal

point of the compass

compass Examples from the PONS Dictionary (editorially verified)

to be beyond the compass of sb's knowledge

sobrepasar los límites de los conocimientos de alguien

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

English

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

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

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

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

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

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