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compasses

/ˈkʌmpəsɪz/ /ˈkʌmpəsəz/

Meanings
noun
A magnetic or electronic device used to determine the cardinal directions (usually magnetic or true north).

Examples :

"The hikers relied on their compasses to navigate through the dense forest and avoid getting lost. "
device nautical direction technology geography

Related Words

Illustration encircling

encircling verb

/ɪnˈsɜːrklɪŋ/ /ɛnˈsɜːrklɪŋ/

To surround, form a circle around.

"The children were encircling the maypole, holding colorful ribbons. "

Illustration encompasses

encompasses verb

/ɪnˈkʌmpəsɪz/ /ɛnˈkʌmpəsɪz/

To form a circle around; to encircle.

"The security fence encompasses the entire school playground, keeping the children safe. "

Illustration instrument

instrument noun

/ˈɪnstɹəmənt/

A device used to produce music.

"The violinist was a master of her instrument."

Illustration circumference

circumference noun

/sɜːˈkʌm.fɹəns/ /sɝːˈkʌm.fɹəns/

The line that bounds a circle or other two-dimensional figure

"The circumference of the circular table was too large to fit in the dining room. "

Illustration kindergarten

kindergarten noun

/ˈkɪndəɹˌɡɑːɹd(ə)n/ /ˈkɪndəˌɡɑːt(ə)n/

An educational institution for young children, usually between ages 4 and 6; nursery school.

"My daughter attends kindergarten in the fall. "

Illustration electronic

electronic adjective

/ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɒn.ɪk/ /ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɑn.ɪk/

: Of or pertaining to an electron or electrons.

"The electronic configuration of atoms is important in chemistry class. "

Illustration circuitous

circuitous adjective

/sɜːˈkjuːɪtəs/ /sɚˈkjuːətəs/

Not direct or to the point.

"The route to the library was circuitous, taking us through several side streets instead of the main road. "

Illustration effortlessly

effortlessly adverb

/ˈef.ət.ləs.li/ /ˈef.ɚt.ləs.li/

Without effort; without difficulty or struggle.

"She hoisted the child effortlessly and plopped him in bed."

Illustration directions

directions noun

/daɪˈɹɛk.ʃənz/

A theoretical line (physically or mentally) followed from a point of origin or towards a destination. May be relative (e.g. up, left, outbound, dorsal), geographical (e.g. north), rotational (e.g. clockwise), or with respect to an object or location (e.g. toward Boston).

"Keep going in the same direction."

Illustration unauthorized

unauthorized adjective

/ʌnˈɔθəˌraɪzd/ /ʌnˈɑθəˌraɪzd/

Not having any authority

"The student's access to the computer lab was unauthorized, as he did not have permission from the teacher. "

Illustration disgruntled

disgruntled verb

/dɪsˈɡɹʌntl̩d/

To make discontent or cross; to put in a bad temper.

"The long wait at the bus stop disgruntled the students, making them impatient and annoyed. "

Illustration moderation

moderation noun

/ˌmɒdəˈɹeɪʃən/ /ˌmɑdəˈɹeɪʃən/

The state or quality of being moderate; avoidance of extremes

"The teacher emphasized the importance of moderation in completing assignments, urging students to avoid rushing and instead focus on quality over speed. "