compass rose

com·pass ro·sé

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [kuhm-puh s roh-zey]
- /ˈkʌm pəs roʊˈzeɪ/
- /ˈkʌm.pəs rəʊz/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kuhm-puh s roh-zey]
- /ˈkʌm pəs roʊˈzeɪ/

Definitions of compass rose words

noun compass rose a circle or decorative device printed on a map or chart showing the points of the compass measured from true north and usually magnetic north 3
noun compass rose Navigation. a circle divided into 32 points or 360° numbered clockwise from true or magnetic north, printed on a chart or the like as a means of determining the course of a vessel or aircraft. 1
noun compass rose a similar design, often ornamented, used on maps to indicate the points of the compass. 1
noun compass rose (navigation) A graduated circle, usually marked in degrees, indicating directions and printed or inscribed on an appropriate medium. 0

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Parts of speech for Compass rose

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compass rose popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 27% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data about 74% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for compass rose

noun compass rose

cardinal points — the four main points of the compass: north, south, east, and west
degrees — any of a series of steps or stages, as in a process or course of action; a point in any scale.

All 2 Synonyms of compass rose