A compass is a tool that shows you which way is north.
It has a needle that always points north, even if you move the compass around.
You can use a compass to find your way around or to know which way is north when you're camping.
The map showed the compass points of north, south, east, and west.
Noun:
Compass: A device used to determine direction.
Compass: A set of lines or points that indicate directions on a map or other flat surface.
Adjective:
Compass: Of or relating to a compass.
Verb:
To navigate using a compass.
To point in a certain direction.
The word "compass" comes from the Latin word "compassus", which means "to go around". It is made up of the prefix "com-", which means "together", and the verb "paene", which means "to go".
Why is a compass useful?
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