English · Travel & Places
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.