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compass

/ˈkʌm.pəs/

[/ˈkʌm.pəs/]

direction-finding instrument

Intermediatenoun

Definition

An instrument with a magnetic needle that shows the direction of north.

Example

Lost in the forest, the hiker pulled out a compass to find the right direction.

Lost in the forest, the hiker pulled out a compass to find the right direction.

Etymology

From Old French 'compas', from Latin 'compassare', to measure out.

How & Where It’s Used

Used in navigation and outdoor activities.

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