box the compass

== English == === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /bɒks ðə ˈkʌmpəs/ === Verb === box the compass (third-person singular simple present boxes the compass, present participle boxing the compass, simple past and past participle boxed the compass) (nautical) To know, and demonstrate by reciting, the 32 points and quarter points of the magnetic compass from North or East, both clockwise and anticlockwise. (idiomatic) To make a complete reversal in stance or opinion. ==== Translations ====