compass
/ˈkʌmpəs/
noun
A tool with a needle that always points north
“We used a compass to find our way.”
מצפן
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.
Common Word Combinations
draw a circlemagnetic compasscompass needlegeometry compass
Related Words
rulerprotractormapcircle
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