Protractor vs. Compass
Difference Between Protractor and Compass
Protractor➦
A protractor is a measuring instrument, typically made of transparent plastic or glass, for measuring angles. Some protractors are simple half-discs or full circles.
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Compass➦
A compass is a device that shows the cardinal directions used for navigation and geographic orientation. It commonly consists of a magnetized needle or other element, such as a compass card or compass rose, which can pivot to align itself with magnetic north.
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Protractor➦
A semicircular instrument for measuring and constructing angles.
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Compass➦
an instrument containing a magnetized pointer which shows the direction of magnetic north and bearings from it
walkers should be equipped with a map and compass
a magnetic compass
Crewe was ideally placed on the rail network, with connections running to all points of the compass
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Protractor➦
(Anatomy) A muscle that extends a limb or other part.
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Compass➦
an instrument for drawing circles and arcs and measuring distances between points, consisting of two arms linked by a movable joint, one arm ending in a point and the other usually carrying a pencil or pen
a regular heptagon cannot be constructed accurately with only ruler and compass
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Protractor➦
One who, or that which, protracts, or causes protraction.
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Compass➦
the range or scope of something
the event had political repercussions which are beyond the compass of this book
goods and services which fall within the compass of the free market
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Protractor➦
A circular or semicircular tool for drawing or measuring angles.
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Compass➦
go round (something) in a circular course
the ship wherein Magellan compassed the world
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Protractor➦
(surgery) An instrument formerly used in extracting foreign or offensive matter from a wound.
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Compass➦
contrive to accomplish (something)
he compassed his end only by the exercise of violence
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Protractor➦
(anatomy) A muscle that extends an organ or part; opposed to retractor.
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Compass➦
A device used to determine geographic direction, usually consisting of a magnetic needle or needles horizontally mounted or suspended and free to pivot until aligned with the earth's magnetic field.
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Protractor➦
An adjustable pattern used by tailors.
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Compass➦
Another device, such as a radio compass or a gyrocompass, used for determining geographic direction.
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Protractor➦
One who, or that which, protracts, or causes protraction.
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Compass➦
A V-shaped device for describing circles or circular arcs and for taking measurements, consisting of a pair of rigid, end-hinged legs, one of which is equipped with a pen, pencil, or other marker and the other with a sharp point providing a pivot about which the drawing leg is turned. Also called pair of compasses.
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Protractor➦
A mathematical instrument for laying down and measuring angles on paper, used in drawing or in plotting. It is of various forms, semicircular, rectangular, or circular.
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Compass➦
Awareness or understanding of one's purpose or objectives
"Lacking a coherent intellectual and moral commitment, [he] was forced to find his compass in personal experience" (Doris Kearns Goodwin).
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Protractor➦
An instrument formerly used in extracting foreign or offensive matter from a wound.
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Compass➦
An enclosing line or boundary; a circumference
outside the compass of the fence.
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Protractor➦
A muscle which extends an organ or part; - opposed to retractor.
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Compass➦
A restricted space or area
four huge crates within the compass of the elevator.
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Protractor➦
An adjustable pattern used by tailors.
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Compass➦
Range or scope, as of understanding, perception, or authority
The subject falls outside the compass of this study.
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Protractor➦
drafting instrument used to draw or measure angles
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Compass➦
(Music) See range.
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Compass➦
To make a circuit of; circle
The sailboat compassed the island.
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Compass➦
To surround; encircle
The trees compass the grave.
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Compass➦
To understand; comprehend
"God ... is too great a profundity to be compassed by human cerebration" (Flann O'Brian).
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Compass➦
To accomplish or bring about
"He compassed his end only by the exercise of gentle violence" (Henry James).
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Compass➦
To gain or achieve
"She had compassed the high felicity of seeing the two men beautifully take to each another" (Henry James).
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Compass➦
To scheme; plot
compass the death of the king.
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Compass➦
Forming a curve.
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Compass➦
A magnetic or electronic device used to determine the cardinal directions (usually magnetic or true north).
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Compass➦
A pair of compasses (a device used to draw an arc or circle).
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Compass➦
(music) The range of notes of a musical instrument or voice.
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Compass➦
(obsolete) A space within limits; an area.
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Compass➦
(obsolete) An enclosing limit; a boundary, a circumference.
within the compass of an encircling wall
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Compass➦
Moderate bounds, limits of truth; moderation; due limits; used with within.
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Compass➦
(archaic) Scope.
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Compass➦
(obsolete) Range, reach.
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Compass➦
(obsolete) A passing round; circuit; circuitous course.
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Compass➦
To surround; to encircle; to environ; to stretch round.
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Compass➦
To go about or round entirely; to traverse.
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Compass➦
(dated) To accomplish; to reach; to achieve; to obtain.
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Compass➦
(dated) To plot; to scheme (against someone).
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Compass➦
(obsolete) In a circuit; round about.
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Compass➦
A passing round; circuit; circuitous course.
They fetched a compass of seven day's journey.
This day I breathed first; time is come round,And where I did begin, there shall I end;My life is run his compass.
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Compass➦
An inclosing limit; boundary; circumference; as, within the compass of an encircling wall.
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Compass➦
An inclosed space; an area; extent.
Their wisdom . . . lies in a very narrow compass.
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Compass➦
Extent; reach; sweep; capacity; sphere; as, the compass of his eye; the compass of imagination.
The compass of his argument.
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Compass➦
Moderate bounds, limits of truth; moderation; due limits; - used with within.
In two hundred years before (I speak within compass), no such commission had been executed.
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Compass➦
The range of notes, or tones, within the capacity of a voice or instrument.
You would sound me from my lowest note to the top of my compass.
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Compass➦
An instrument for determining directions upon the earth's surface by means of a magnetized bar or needle turning freely upon a pivot and pointing in a northerly and southerly direction.
He that first discovered the use of the compass did more for the supplying and increase of useful commodities than those who built workhouses.
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Compass➦
A pair of compasses.
To fix one foot of their compass wherever they please.
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Compass➦
A circle; a continent.
The tryne compas [the threefold world containing earth, sea, and heaven. Skeat.]
Its leaves are turned to the north as true as the magnet:This is the compass flower.
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Compass➦
To go about or entirely round; to make the circuit of.
Ye shall compass the city seven times.
We the globe can compass soon.
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Compass➦
To inclose on all sides; to surround; to encircle; to environ; to invest; to besiege; - used with about, round, around, and round about.
With terrors and with clamors compassed round.
Now all the blessingsOf a glad father compass thee about.
Thine enemies shall cast a trench about thee, and compass thee round.
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Compass➦
To reach round; to circumvent; to get within one's power; to obtain; to accomplish.
If I can check my erring love, I will:If not, to compass her I'll use my skill.
How can you hope to compass your designs?
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Compass➦
To curve; to bend into a circular form.
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Compass➦
To purpose; to intend; to imagine; to plot.
Compassing and imagining the death of the king are synonymous terms; compassing signifying the purpose or design of the mind or will, and not, as in common speech, the carrying such design to effect.
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Compass➦
navigational instrument for finding directions
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Compass➦
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control:
the range of a supersonic jet
the ambit of municipal legislation
within the compass of this article
within the scope of an investigation
outside the reach of the law
in the political orbit of a world power
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Compass➦
the limit of capability;
within the compass of education
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Compass➦
drafting instrument used for drawing circles
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Compass➦
bring about; accomplish;
This writer attempts more than his talents can compass
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Compass➦
travel around, either by plane or ship;
We compassed the earth
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Compass➦
get the meaning of something;
Do you comprehend the meaning of this letter?
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