Compasses — Com pass*es, n., pl. An instrument for describing circles, measuring figures, etc., consisting of two, or (rarely) more, pointed branches, or legs, usually joined at the top by a rivet on which they move. [1913 Webster] Note: The compasses for… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
compasses — Com pass*es, n., pl. An instrument for describing circles, measuring figures, etc., consisting of two, or (rarely) more, pointed branches, or legs, usually joined at the top by a rivet on which they move. [1913 Webster] Note: The compasses for… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
compasses — skriestuvas statusas T sritis fizika atitikmenys: angl. compasses; pair of compasses vok. Zirkel, m rus. циркуль, m pranc. compas, m … Fizikos terminų žodynas
compasses — n. instrument for drawing circles and measuring, calipers com·pass || kÊŒmpÉ™s n. instrument that indicates magnetic north; boundary, limit v. surround, encircle; comprehend, understand … English contemporary dictionary
compasses — n. pl. Dividers … New dictionary of synonyms
compasses — [ˈkʌmpəsɪz] noun [plural] a piece of equipment in the shape of the letter V, used for drawing circles … Dictionary for writing and speaking English
compasses — present third singular of compass plural of compass … Useful english dictionary
Bow compasses — Compasses Com pass*es, n., pl. An instrument for describing circles, measuring figures, etc., consisting of two, or (rarely) more, pointed branches, or legs, usually joined at the top by a rivet on which they move. [1913 Webster] Note: The… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Caliber compasses — Compasses Com pass*es, n., pl. An instrument for describing circles, measuring figures, etc., consisting of two, or (rarely) more, pointed branches, or legs, usually joined at the top by a rivet on which they move. [1913 Webster] Note: The… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Caliper compasses — Compasses Com pass*es, n., pl. An instrument for describing circles, measuring figures, etc., consisting of two, or (rarely) more, pointed branches, or legs, usually joined at the top by a rivet on which they move. [1913 Webster] Note: The… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
low compasses — compasses that are specially installed for drafting circuits that have tiny diameters … English contemporary dictionary
