What is compasses?

Answer 1

• They only point to the Magnetic North
• A compass is a permanent magnent

A compass is a permanent magnet. A compass has both a south pole and a north pole. Compass magnets can be deflected by Earth's magnetic field or other permanent magnets.

Answer 2

As described in the dictionaries, the compass has different meanings, mainly:

1. 1. A device used to determine geographic direction, usually consisting of a magnetic needle or needles horizontally mounted or suspended and free to pivot until aligned with the earth's magnetic field.
   2. Another device, such as a radio compass or a gyro-compass, used for determining geographic direction.
2. A V-shaped device for describing circles or circular arcs and for taking measurements, consisting of a pair of rigid, end-hinged legs, one of which is equipped with a pen, pencil, or other marker and the other with a sharp point providing a pivot about which the drawing leg is turned. Also called pair of compasses.
3. 1. An enclosing line or boundary; a circumference: outside the compass of the fence. A synonyms to circumference
   2. A restricted space or area: four huge crates within the compass of the elevator.
   3. Range or scope, as of understanding, perception, or authority: "Lacking a coherent intellectual and moral commitment, [he] was forced to find his compass in personal experience" A synonyms to range
4. Music. The gamut of tones that a voice or instrument is capable of producing. A synonyms to range

Answer 3

A feeling of deep sympathy and sorrow for another who is struck by a misfortune