Meaning Of The Word Bow compass

Real Dictionary

What's the definition of Bow compass? Find Bow compass meanings, definitions and more at the Real Dictionary online.

Bow compass Meaning

Bow compass Definition
Bow compass Definition

What's The Definition Of Bow compass?

bow compass in American English
a pair of drawing compasses with legs joined by a flexible steel band, the angle between being adjusted by a screw
noun: any of several types of compasses having the legs joined by a bow-shaped piece

bow compass in British English
noun: a compass for drawing, in which the legs are joined by a flexible metal bow-shaped spring rather than a hinge, the angle being adjusted by a screw

More Definitions

A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z

Definitions Of The Day

  • Curate's-eggish ‐ adjective:…
  • See stars ‐ to experience the sensation of lights brightly…
  • Dissimulation ‐ noun: the act of dissimulating; feigning…
  • Use up ‐ to consume entirely; to finish (a supply); consume…
  • Double tide ‐ noun
  • Inwove ‐ past tense of verb; verb: to weave together into…
  • Cellulate ‐ adjective; transitive verb: to form…
  • Atherogenic ‐ adjective: capable of producing atheromatous plaques…
  • Guardi ‐ noun: Francesco (franˈtʃesko ). 1712–93, Venetian…
  • Non troppo ‐ not too much; moderately (Ex.: adagio ma non troppo…