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compass meaning in Urdu

قُطْب نُما qutb numā

/ˈkʌm.pəs/

compass in Urdu: قُطْب نُما (qutb numā), کَمْپاس (kampās). In English, compass means a magnetic or electronic device used to determine the cardinal directions (usually magnetic or true north).

Urdu words for compass

instrument to determine cardinal directions
قُطْب نُما qutb numā, کَمْپاس kampās

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 Urdu

What is the meaning of compass in Urdu?
Compass in Urdu is قُطْب نُما (qutb numā), کَمْپاس (kampās).
compass کا اردو میں کیا مطلب ہے؟
Compass: قُطْب نُما (qutb numā), کَمْپاس (kampās).
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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