Surveying Equipment

noun an instrument for drawing circles and arcs

• The hiker used a compass to navigate through the dense forest.
• Make sure to bring a compass when we go hiking next weekend.
• I have no idea where we are, my phone's compass is broken.
• His moral compass always guides him to make the right decisions.

noun a weight on a string used to determine verticality or depth

verb to measure the depth of something or to install something in a straight or vertical position

• The plumber used a plumb line to ensure the new pipe was perfectly straight.
• I need to call a plumber to fix the leak under my sink, it's beyond my plumb skills.
• I heard that new rapper's lyrics are so plumb, they're fire!
• She had to plumb the depths of her emotions to find the strength to forgive him.

noun a tool used in geometry to measure and draw angles

• The student used a protractor to measure the angles in the geometry class.
• I borrowed your protractor to help with my math homework.
• I can't find my protractor anywhere, it's like it grew legs and walked away.
• She used her intuition as a protractor to navigate through the complexities of the situation.