What does "compass" mean?

"Compass" means: A tool with a needle that always points north. Example: "We used a compass to find our way."

How do you say compass in Hebrew and Spanish?

In Hebrew, compass is מצפן. In Spanish, it is brújula.

How do you pronounce "compass"?

Compass is pronounced /ˈkʌmpəs/. It is a noun. You can hear a native speaker say it on this page.

Compass — Meaning for Kids, with Picture, Audio & Hebrew

compass

/ˈkʌmpəs/

noun

A tool with a needle that always points north

“We used a compass to find our way.”

מצפן

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Compass is a noun in the school category. It is a advanced (ages 11-12) word, meaning "A tool with a needle that always points north" In Hebrew, compass translates to מצפן.

Example Sentences

She used a compass to draw a perfect circle for her geometry homework.
The explorer used a magnetic compass to find his way through the jungle.
He opened his geometry compass to the right width before drawing the arc.

Did You Know? There are two completely different tools called a compass! The drawing compass (for making circles) uses two legs — one with a point and one with a pencil. The magnetic compass (for finding directions) uses a magnetized needle that always points north. The magnetic compass was invented in China about 2,000 years ago and completely changed navigation and exploration around the world.