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Also known as pair of compasses, drafting compass, drafting compasses, geometric compass
drafting instrument for drawing arcs and multiplying distances
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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圓規在數學和製圖裏，是用來繪製圓或弧的工具，常用於尺规作图。 圓規通常是由金屬製成，包括兩部分，由一個鉸鏈連接着，其中可作調整，其中一邊尖銳是用作圓心，另一邊通常可裝上筆、。 圓規分普通圓規、彈簧圓規、點圓規、樑規等。現代的圓規則多與三角尺、量角器、直尺等成套裝出售。
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