Pair-of-compasses Definition

noun

A tool used to draw circles, usually consisting of two arms 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.

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Noun

Singular:
pair-of-compasses
Plural:
pairs-of-compasses

Pair-of-compasses Sentence Examples

  • These degrees were, when necessary, repeated along the stem by the employment of a pair of compasses till 80 degrees were marked off.

  • By means of this instrument questions in navigation, trigonometry, &c., are solved with the aid of a pair of compasses.

  • After that they took his right hand, placed it on something, and told him to hold a pair of compasses to his left breast with the other hand and to repeat after someone who read aloud an oath of fidelity to the laws of the Order.

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