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compass vs magnetic compass

magnetic compass vs compass

compass and magnetic compass both are nouns.

compass is a verb but magnetic compass is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
compass Yes No Yes No
magnetic compass Yes No No No
As nouns, magnetic compass is a hyponym of compass; that is, magnetic compass is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than compass:
  • compass: navigational instrument for finding directions
  • magnetic compass: compass based on an indicator (as a magnetic needle) that points to the magnetic north
Other hyponyms of compass include gyrocompass.
compass (noun) magnetic compass (noun)
navigational instrument for finding directions compass based on an indicator (as a magnetic needle) that points to the magnetic north
drafting instrument used for drawing circles
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control:
the limit of capability
compass (verb) magnetic compass (verb)
get the meaning of something
travel around, either by plane or ship
bring about; accomplish
Difference between compass and magnetic compass

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