Nowadays not a lot of people, as most boats and all planes have electronic versions. Hikers or people without access to electronic means will still use them for navigation, but most commonly I've seen they are simply children's toys.
The word "compass" has several different meanings and so the answer will depend on which meaning you intend. I would say, someone drawing a circle or bisecting a line or angle.
Compasses
people uses compasses because it is a very good use of tool that tells you where to go when you are lost.
The plural possessive for compasses is compasses'.
There are two main types: Magnetic compasses and gyro compasses.
What property it uses depends on the type of compass. A magnetic compass uses magnetism. Some other compasses (which are more accurate) use the rotation of Earth itself.
Modern day life uses magnets in almost everything. Compasses, brakes, computers, credit cards, etc.
The possessive form of compass is compass's.
Four basic types of magnetic compasses exist: fixed dial, floating dial, orienteering and cruiser. All four types determine direction but each has special features that are specific for particular uses.
No. compasses use a complex spinner.
Compasses is the plural form of compass.
They used compasses to navigate on the sea and on land.
Yes compasses can harm the environment if you lave it on the sheet .