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Compass (drawing tool)

A compass, also commonly known as a pair of compasses, is a technical drawing instrument that can be used for inscribing circles or arcs. As dividers, it can also be used as a tool to mark out distances, in particular, on maps. Compasses can be used for mathematics, drafting, navigation and other purposes.

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Construction and parts

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Compasses and straightedge

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As a symbol

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Compass (drawing tool)

Nodes42
Edges41
Triples4
Avg. degree1.95
Density0.047619
Components1

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the Freemasons' Squareinstance ofAs such it finds a place in logos and symbols0.80text
Compassesinstance ofAs such it finds a place in logos and symbols0.80text
in various computer iconsinstance ofAs such it finds a place in logos and symbols0.80text
this pendantinstance ofThe compass is a Masonic symbol that appears on jewellery0.80text

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