compass
IPA: kˈʌmpʌs
noun
- A magnetic or electronic device used to determine the cardinal directions (usually magnetic or true north).
- A pair of compasses (a device used to draw an arc or circle).
- (music) The range of notes of a musical instrument or voice.
- (obsolete) A space within limits; an area.
- (obsolete) An enclosing limit; a boundary, a circumference.
- Moderate bounds, limits of truth; moderation; due limits; used with within.
- (archaic) Scope.
- (obsolete) Range, reach.
- (obsolete) A passing round; circuit; circuitous course.
verb
- To surround; to encircle; to environ; to stretch round.
- To go about or round entirely; to traverse.
- (dated) To accomplish; to reach; to achieve; to obtain.
- (dated) To plot; to scheme (against someone).
adverb
- (obsolete) In a circuit; round about.
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