pair of compasses

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A technical drawing instrument consisting of two hinged legs, one typically equipped with a sharp metal point for anchoring and the other with a holder for a pencil or pen, designed to inscribe circles or arcs of an adjustable radius.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

pair of compasses pairs of compasses

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