compass
noun/ˈkʌmpəs/
Frequency rank: #5,735 most common English word
Meaning
A tool for determining direction, typically showing north, south, east, and west.
Example sentence
The hiker used compass to find her way through the dense forest.
Synonyms & related words
- navigator
- direction-finder
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