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compass
nounmasculinegeneral usecommon/kõˈpasu/com·pa·so
Definitions
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Instrument used to draw circles or arcs and to measure distances between points, typically consisting of two hinged legs.
Usage examples
“The architect used a compass to draw a perfect circle.”
“The school compass is a basic geometry tool.”
Common combinations
precision compassschool compassdraw with a compasslegs of a compass
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In music, a regular division of time, represented by a unit of measurement that organizes the pulse and duration of notes.
Usage examples
“The music had a four-beat measure.”
“The conductor marked the measure with his baton.”
Common combinations
musical measurefour-beat measuremark the measurechange the measure