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noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

pair of compasses; compass (for drawing circles, etc.)from Dutch; Flemish "undefined"
(mariner's) compass
legs; step; gait

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Generated definitions (experimental)

pair of compasses; compass (for drawing circles, etc.)

This usage refers to a tool used in geometry or art to draw circles and arcs, typically consisting of two legs, one with a pencil and the other with a point.

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He drew a large circle using the compasses.

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She can draw precise circles with a pair of compasses.

(mariner's) compass

This meaning refers to the navigational instrument used in maritime contexts to determine direction relative to the Earth's magnetic poles.

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The captain checked the compass to adjust the course.

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A compass is very important at sea.

legs; step; gait

This meaning refers to the physical movement or manner in which someone walks or steps, often relating to the way one uses their legs.

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His gait is fast, and he quickly caught up.

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She danced with an elegant step.

Generated collocations (experimental)

to use a compasscompass needleto draw a circle with a compassto have a compassnautical chart and compassto adjust a compassgait of the legsaccuracy of the compassto buy a new compassto handle a compass

Wiktionary definitions (experimental)

ほういじしん方位磁針のい意．.ほうがく方角をしらべる調べるのにしよう使用するどうぐ道具．.
えん円をかく書くのにしよう使用するぶんぼうぐ文房具．.ぶんまわし．.ただし規きごう（䂓きごう）．.

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