transcription, транскрипция: [ kʌmpəs ]
( compasses)
1.
A compass is an instrument that you use for finding directions. It has a dial and a magnetic needle that always points to the north.
We had to rely on a compass and a lot of luck to get here.
N-COUNT
2.
Compasses are a hinged V-shaped instrument that you use for drawing circles.
N-PLURAL : also a pair of N