bowcompass
nounUK /ˈbəʊˌkʌmpəs/
US /ˈboʊˌkʌmpəs/
A bow compass is a tool for drawing circles that has a handle on top and two legs that move like a bow.
The student used a bow compass to draw a perfect circle in art class.
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2. A compass with a spring bow and a screw adjustment for precise circle drawing.
The engineer adjusted the bow compass carefully before drawing the gear outline.
3. A navigational compass mounted in a bow-shaped frame.
The sailor checked the bow compass as the ship turned.
4. A tool used in woodworking to scribe arcs on curved surfaces.
He marked the curve with a bow compass before cutting the wood.