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Definition of compass window - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
architectureTECH. semicircular or curved window extending from a buildingTECH.
- The living room has a compass window overlooking the garden.
- The compass window added elegance to the facade.
- Sunlight streamed through the compass window.
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Images of compass window
semicircular or curved window extending from a building
Expressions with compass
lose sense of purpose or direction in life or decisions
After the job loss, she lost her compass and felt confused.
outside the range of someone's understanding or ability
The math problem was beyond his compass.
outside the range of understanding or knowledge
Quantum physics is beyond the compass of many students.
needle that shows direction in a compass
He watched the compass needle to find his way.
any of the directions marked on a compass
The ship sailed towards the northeast compass point.
person's ability to judge what is right and wrong
Her strong moral compass guided her decisions.
direction indicated by a compass needle
The hiker checked the compass north before proceeding.
circular figure on maps or charts showing directions
The compass rose on the map points north.
adjust the compass to a specific direction
He pointed the compass north before starting the hike.
the named directions shown on a compass for navigation
The map shows all the points of the compass.
instrument showing direction using Earth's magnetic field
The sailor used a magnetic compass to find his way.
the angle difference between magnetic compass and true north
The pilot adjusted for compass error during the flight.
handsaw with a narrow triangular blade for cutting curves
She skillfully maneuvered the compass saw along the curved line.
one of the four main directions on a compass
The map shows the cardinal compass points clearly.
the face of a compass showing directions
The compass dial pointed north.
device for creating circular curves with a pivot and scribing point
The architect used a beam compass to draw the curve.
circular card in a compass showing directions and rotating to north
The compass card pointed north as the ship changed course.
compass with an arched plate for precise adjustments
The engineer preferred using a bow compass for detailed work.
plane with a flexible face for curved surfaces
He adjusted the compass plane to fit the convex curve.
Wyethia angustifolia native to western North America
Wyethia angustifolia is a type of compass plant.
compass with a lens for precise navigation
The soldier used a lensatic compass to find his way.
outside the limits of someone's ability or understanding
The math problem was beyond his compass.
travel around the world
They dream to compass the globe in a sailboat.
Expressions with window
showy misrepresentation to hide something unpleasant
The report was criticized as mere window dressing.
shut a window to block air or noise
Please close the window on your way out to keep the noise down.
look at things in stores without buying them
We like to do some window shopping on weekends.
limited time period to achieve something
The window of opportunity to invest in the project closes next week..
fail to seize an opportunity
She missed the window to invest in the company.
no longer considered or used
All our plans went out of the window.
no longer considered or used
All our plans went out the window when it started raining.
gives understanding or perspective about the world
The internet is a window on the world.
opportunity to understand someone's thoughts or feelings
Her diary provided a window into her life.
glass pane in the door of a car
He rolled down the car window to get some fresh air.
decorative light in a window
The lamp in the window added a cozy feel to the room.
front window of a shop displaying goods
The latest electronics were showcased in the shop window.
place at an event venue for ticket transactions
The ticket window opened an hour before the game.
covering for windows to control light and privacy
She pulled down the window blind to block the sunlight.
narrow container for growing plants on a windowsill
She planted colorful flowers in the window box.
substance used to clean windows
She sprayed window cleaner on the glass to remove the smudges..
material used to cover windows for privacy or decoration
She chose elegant window coverings for the living room.
arranged presentation of products or decorations in a shop window to attract buyers
The new window display drew many people to stop and look.
mechanism for fastening a window
She turned the window lock to keep the window closed.
mesh covering a window to block insects
We installed a window screen to keep mosquitoes out.
seat next to a window in transport
I prefer the window seat on flights.
covering for a window to block or filter light
She pulled down the window shade to darken the room.
person who browses without intending to buy
As a window-shopper, she enjoyed looking at gadgets without spending money.
window built into a roof to let light or air inside
The attic feels brighter since we installed a large roof window.
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- French:fenêtre en arc, ...
- German:Bogenfenster, ...
- Italian:finestra a compasso, ...
- Spanish:ventana semicircular, ...
- Portuguese:janela de arco, ...
- Chinese:弧形窗, ...
- Japanese:半円形窓, ...
- Arabic:نَافِذَة نِصْف دَائِرِيَّة, ...
- Hebrew:חַלּוֹן קַשָּׁתוֹת, ...
- Russian:компасное окно, ...
- Ukrainian:напівкругле вікно, ...
- Hindi:दिशा सूचक खिड़की, ...
- Bengali:অর্ধচন্দ্রাকার জানালা, ...
- Catalan:finestra de mitja lluna, ...
- Czech:arkýřové okno, ...
- Danish:karnapvindue, ...
- Dutch:erkerraam, ...
- Greek:καμπύλο παράθυρο, ...
- Hungarian:kiugró ablak, ...
- Khmer:បង្អួចរាងកន្លះរង្វង់ ឬកោងដែលលយចេញពីអគារ, ...
- Korean:반원형 창문, ...
- Persian:پنجره قوسی, ...
- Polish:okno łukowe, ...
- Portuguese (BR):janela de arco, ...
- Romanian:fereastră semicirculară, ...
- Swedish:halvcirkelfönster, ...
- Thai:หน้าต่างครึ่งวงกลม, ...
- Turkish:yay pencere, ...
- Vietnamese:Cửa sổ hình cung, ...
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