compass (113 synonym found)

Compass has 113 synonyms. The top synonyms for compass are inertial navigation system, radio direction finder, line of demarcation, transit theodolite, gyrostatic compass, gyroscopic compass, boundary condition, aesthetic distance and 105 more. Browse the full list below.

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What is a synonym for compass?

A common synonym for compass is inertial navigation system. Other synonyms include radio direction finder, line of demarcation, transit theodolite, gyrostatic compass.

How many synonyms does compass have?

Compass has 113 synonyms listed on Thesaurasize.

What does compass mean?

(n): a magnetic or electronic device used to determine the cardinal directions (usually magnetic north); a pair of compasses (a device used with a pencil to draw an arc or circle on paper) (v): to sur

Definition of compass:

(n) : a magnetic or electronic device used to determine the cardinal directions (usually magnetic north); a pair of compasses (a device used with a pencil to draw an arc or circle on paper)
(v) : to surround; to encircle; to environ; to stretch round; to go about or round entirely; to traverse
"1658, Near the same plot of ground, for about six yards compasse were digged up coals and incinerated substances -- Sir Thomas Browne, Urne-Burial (Penguin 2005, p. 9)"
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Definition of compass:

(n) : a magnetic or electronic device used to determine the cardinal directions (usually magnetic north); a pair of compasses (a device used with a pencil to draw an arc or circle on paper)
(v) : to surround; to encircle; to environ; to stretch round; to go about or round entirely; to traverse
"1658, Near the same plot of ground, for about six yards compasse were digged up coals and incinerated substances -- Sir Thomas Browne, Urne-Burial (Penguin 2005, p. 9)"
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