Pair of compasses

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Noun 1.1.1 Synonym 1.1.2 Translations 1.2 Related terms 1.3 See also

English

Noun

pair of compasses (plural: pairs of compasses)

1. A tool used to draw circles; it usually consists of two arms that are joined at one end in such a way that the arms can be opened and closed; one of the arms is pointed at its free end while the other holds a pencil, pencil lead or some other implement for making marks.

Synonym

• compass

Translations

• Dutch: passer m
• Finnish: harppi
• French: compas m
• German: Zirkel m
• Swedish: passare c
• Turkish: pergel

Related terms

• beam compass

See also

• divider

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