compas

Also known as pair of compasses, drafting compass, drafting compasses, geometric compass

instrument de géométrie

AI overview

A compass is a tool used to draw circles and arcs by pivoting one pointed leg around a fixed center while a pencil or marking tool traces the curve. It's useful in geometry, drafting, and engineering because it allows you to accurately reproduce and transfer distances from one place to another.

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In the Vinony graph

Within Vinony's link graph, compas is referenced by 225 other articles, and connects out to caliper, scale ruler and technical drawing tool.

Vinony files it under Mathematical tools, Navigational equipment and Stonemasonry tools.

Its subject is documented across 76 Wikipedia language editions.

Wikidata facts

Subclass of: mathematical instrument
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described by source: Pauly–Wissowa
different from: divider caliper
product or material produced: circular arc
maintained by WikiProject: WikiProject Mathematics
Commons category: Compasses (drafting)
Commons gallery: Compass (drafting)

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Un compas est un instrument de géométrie qui sert à tracer des cercles ou des arcs de cercle, mais aussi à comparer, reporter ou mesurer des distances. Il est constitué de deux branches jointes par une articulation. Les compas sont, ou ont été, utilisés en mathématiques, pour le dessin technique, en géographie pour le tracé et l'utilisation des cartes, etc. Les compas sont classifiés en fonction de leurs caractéristiques de conception ou par leurs usages.

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