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Detailed Translations for compasses from English to German

compasses:

compasses [the ~] noun

  1. the compasses
    der Zirkel

Translation Matrix for compasses:

NounRelated TranslationsOther Translations
Zirkel compasses circle; circles; coronet; coronet of beads; ring; string of beads

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compass:

compass [the ~] noun

  1. the compass
    der Kompaß

Translation Matrix for compass:

NounRelated TranslationsOther Translations
Kompaß compass
- ambit; grasp; orbit; range; reach; scope
VerbRelated TranslationsOther Translations
- apprehend; circumnavigate; comprehend; dig; get the picture; grasp; grok; savvy
OtherRelated TranslationsOther Translations
- extent; range; scope

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Synonyms for "compass":


Related Definitions for "compass":

  1. navigational instrument for finding directions1
  2. drafting instrument used for drawing circles1
  3. an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control:1
    • within the compass of this article1
  4. the limit of capability1
    • within the compass of education1
  5. get the meaning of something1
  6. travel around, either by plane or ship1
    • We compassed the earth1
  7. bring about; accomplish1
    • This writer attempts more than his talents can compass1

Wiktionary Translations for compass:

compass
noun
  1. navigational compass
  2. area
compass
verb
  1. (transitiv) das wesentliche einer Sache verstehen
noun
  1. Mathematik, Geometrie: Gerät zum Zeichnen von Kreisen
  2. ein Gerät, Messinstrument zur Feststellung von Himmelsrichtungen, welches auf dem Prinzip des Erdmagnetfelds basiert
  1. -

Cross Translation:
FromToVia
compass Kompass kompas — instrument waarvan de naald het magnetische noorden aanwijst
compass Kompaß boussolecadran au centre duquel est fixée une aiguille qui tourne librement sur son pivot et dont la pointe aimantée se dirige vers le nord.

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