com-pa
Definition
- Noun:
- Compass: A drawing instrument used for inscribing circles or arcs, consisting of two legs joined at a top pivot. One leg typically holds a pencil or pen, while the other has a sharp point to anchor on the paper.
- Pair of compasses: The standard term for this tool, often simply called "a compass" in English.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Học sinh dùng com-pa để vẽ một vòng tròn. (The student uses a compass to draw a circle.)
- Anh ấy đã làm mất chiếc com-pa của mình. (He lost his pair of compasses.)
- Com-pa là một dụng cụ cần thiết trong môn hình học. (A compass is an essential tool in geometry.)
Advanced Usage
- In technical or professional contexts, "compass" or "pair of compasses" is precise. The term "dividers" (a similar tool with two sharp points) is a related but distinct instrument.
Variants and Related Words
- Com-pa tỉ lệ (n): Proportional compass, a specialized compass used for scaling measurements.
Synonyms
- Pair of compasses: The formal term for the instrument.
- Compass: The common, shortened term.
- Drafting compass: Specifies its use in technical drawing.
Related Idioms
This word is a technical tool and is not commonly used in idiomatic expressions.