Compass
Pronunciation: /ˈkʌmpəs/
Compass (noun)
- a device with a needle that shows north and helps find directions.
- a tool with two arms used to draw circles or measure distances on maps.
- the range or limits of something, like knowledge or influence.
Examples
- The compass pointed north during the hike.
- Sailors rely on a compass to navigate the seas.
Common collocations: use a compass, compass needle, magnetic compass, adjust the compass, drawing compass