compasses

Meanings

• A navigational instrument used for determining directions and locating the position of a place on a map.

  - "The sailor used his compass to navigate through the stormy waters."
  - "The hikers consulted their map and compass to determine the best route for their camping trip."

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Synonyms

pair of compasses , magnetic compass , accomplish , achieve , attain , gain , get , reach , cover , traverse , conspire , plot , scheme , encircle , environ , surround

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Rhymes

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compasses , appliances , dances , chances

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Homophones

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1. compasses () : Navigational instrument used for determining directions and locating the position of a place on a map.
   

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Variants

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compass , compassable , compassed , compasses , compassing , pair of compasses , mariner's compass , mariner's compasses , moral compass , moral compasses , radio compass , radio compasses

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Forms

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{"term"=>"Physical compass", "meaning"=>"A portable navigational instrument used for determining directions and locating the position of a place on a map."}

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Etymology

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The word 'compass' originated from the Latin word 'compassus', which means 'to accompany' or 'to go along with'. In ancient times, navigators would use a 'compass' as a means of 'accompanying' or 'going along with' their chosen direction.

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Trivia

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1. The compass is one of the oldest navigational instruments still in use today.

2. The magnetic needle of a compass points towards the magnetic north pole.

3. The earliest known compasses were made in China around the 11th century.

4. The word 'compass' comes from the Latin word 'compassus', which means 'to accompany' or 'to go along with'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Map and Chart Navigation:

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Culture

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The compass has held significant cultural, historical, and symbolic significance throughout history. From ancient times, navigators used the compass as a means of determining their direction and locating their position on a map. This made the compass an essential tool for explorers, traders, and travelers, who used it to navigate unfamiliar territories and reach new destinations.

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