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Catalan
Etymology
Deverbal from compassar.
Pronunciation
Noun
compàs m (plural compassos)
- pair of compasses (tool for drawing accurate circles)
- (nautical) compass
- Synonym: brúixola
- (music) time signature, beat, rhythm
- barres de compàs ― time signature bars
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