Not normally. A protractor is generally used to measure angles.
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A protractor is usually used to measure an angle.
The compass is used to measure angles. The straightedge is used to draw a straight line. The two items together, are used to measure and draw angles and lines in geometric drawings.
On a compass, 90 degrees means due east. The other device called a compass is used to transfer distance and draw circles, but not to measure angles. It's most likely that the word problem you were looking at meant "east".
Mainly to draw or measure angles of lines or shapes on paper.
They are surveying instruments used to measure angles.