'Compasses' definitions:

Definition of 'Compasses'

From: GCIDE
  • Compasses \Com"pass*es\, n., pl. An instrument for describing circles, measuring figures, etc., consisting of two, or (rarely) more, pointed branches, or legs, usually joined at the top by a rivet on which they move. [1913 Webster]
  • Note: The compasses for drawing circles have adjustable pen points, pencil points, etc.; those used for measuring without adjustable points are generally called dividers. See Dividers. [1913 Webster]
  • Bow compasses. See Bow-compass.
  • Caliber compasses, Caliper compasses. See Calipers.
  • Proportional, Triangular, etc., compasses. See under Proportional, etc. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'compasses'

From: GCIDE
  • Compasses \Com"pass*es\, n., pl. An instrument for describing circles, measuring figures, etc., consisting of two, or (rarely) more, pointed branches, or legs, usually joined at the top by a rivet on which they move. [1913 Webster]
  • Note: The compasses for drawing circles have adjustable pen points, pencil points, etc.; those used for measuring without adjustable points are generally called dividers. See Dividers. [1913 Webster]
  • Bow compasses. See Bow-compass.
  • Caliber compasses, Caliper compasses. See Calipers.
  • Proportional, Triangular, etc., compasses. See under Proportional, etc. [1913 Webster]

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