compass

/ˈkʌm.pəs/

noun

  1. 1

    A magnetic or electronic device used to determine the cardinal directions (usually magnetic or true north).

  2. 2

    A pair of compasses (a device used to draw an arc or circle).

  3. 3

    The range of notes of a musical instrument or voice.

  4. 4

    A space within limits; an area.

  5. 5

    An enclosing limit; a boundary, a circumference.

    “within the compass of an encircling wall”
  6. 6

    Moderate bounds, limits of truth; moderation; due limits; used with within.

  7. 7

    Scope.

  8. 8

    A passing round; circuit; circuitous course.

Synonyms

verb

  1. 1

    To surround; to encircle; to environ; to stretch round.

  2. 2

    To go about or round entirely; to traverse.

  3. 3

    To accomplish; to reach; to achieve; to obtain.

  4. 4

    To plot; to scheme (against someone).

Synonyms

adverb

  1. 1

    In a circuit; round about.

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