compasses 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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compasses in the PONS Dictionary

compasses 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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Nautical pieces featured in the 2006 spring-summer collection with themes of treasure, sea creatures, and compasses.
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Lodestone is the name of a natural magnetic iron that was used throughout history in the manufacturing of compasses.
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Calculators are not permitted for secondary-level entrants, but geometrical aids such as rulers, compasses, protractors and paper for working are permitted.
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In the early modern period, dry compasses were suspended in gimbals.
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The markings are virtually unchanged from the "shi" to the first magnetic compasses.
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Just some of such instruments included chronometers, telescopes, sextants, microscopes, magnetic compasses, thermometers, hygrometers, barometers, electrometers, and eudiometers.
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The first magnetic compasses were made from lodestones, while more modern magnetic compasses played an important role in the history of navigation.
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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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A binnacle may be subdivided into sections and its contents typically include one or more compasses and an oil lamp or other light source.
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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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