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compass in Arabic

بُوصُّلَة būṣṣula

/ˈkʌm.pəs/

compass in Arabic: بُوصُّلَة (būṣṣula). In English, compass means a magnetic or electronic device used to determine the cardinal directions (usually magnetic or true north).

Arabic words for compass

instrument to determine cardinal directions
بُوصُّلَة būṣṣula

English meaning of compass

  1. noun A magnetic or electronic device used to determine the cardinal directions (usually magnetic or true north).
  2. noun A pair of compasses (a device used to draw circular arcs and transfer length measurements).
  3. noun The range of notes of a musical instrument or voice.
  4. noun A space within limits; an area.

Full definition of compass

compass in a sentence

  • within the compass of an encircling wall

Synonyms of compass

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Questions about compass in Arabic

What is the meaning of compass in Arabic?
Compass in Arabic is بُوصُّلَة (būṣṣula).
ما معنى كلمة compass؟
Compass: بُوصُّلَة (būṣṣula).
What does compass mean in English?
Compass means a magnetic or electronic device used to determine the cardinal directions (usually magnetic or true north).

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