compass
/ˈkʌm.pəs/
noun
- 1
A magnetic or electronic device used to determine the cardinal directions (usually magnetic or true north).
- 2
A pair of compasses (a device used to draw an arc or circle).
- 3
The range of notes of a musical instrument or voice.
- 4
A space within limits; an area.
- 5
An enclosing limit; a boundary, a circumference.
“within the compass of an encircling wall”
- 6
Moderate bounds, limits of truth; moderation; due limits; used with within.
- 7
Scope.
- 8
A passing round; circuit; circuitous course.
verb
- 1
To surround; to encircle; to environ; to stretch round.
- 2
To go about or round entirely; to traverse.
- 3
To accomplish; to reach; to achieve; to obtain.
- 4
To plot; to scheme (against someone).
adverb
- 1
In a circuit; round about.
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