Meaning
compasses, compass
- a technical drawing instrument used for drawing circles or measuring distances
In a sentence
Usa il compasso per disegnare un cerchio perfetto sul foglio.
Use the compass to draw a perfect circle on the sheet.
Hai portato il compasso per la lezione di geometria?
Did you bring the compasses for the geometry lesson?
Non trovo la punta di ricambio del mio compasso.
I can't find the spare lead for my compasses.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| compasso | masculine · singular |
| compassi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Singular in Italian ('un compasso'), whereas English often uses the plural 'a pair of compasses'.
- Do not confuse with 'bussola' (navigational compass).