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Meaning of bow compass | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

An arcograph.
A small pair of compasses, one leg of which carries a pencil or pen for drawing circles. Its legs are often connected by a bow-shaped spring rather than a joint.
A pair of compasses with a bow or arched plate riveted to one of the legs and passing through the other.

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

Bow Creek bow diddley bow drill bow foil bow frame bow grip