compass /kumˈpəs/

1. An instrument consisting of a magnetized needle, used to find directions
2. (in pl) a pair of jointed legs, for drawing circles, etc (also pair of compasses)
3. A circuit or circle
4. Limit
5. Range of pitch of a voice or instrument
6. Circumference
7. Girth

1. To pass or go round
2. To surround or enclose
3. To grasp, comprehend
4. To bring about, accomplish, achieve or obtain
5. To contrive or plot (obsolete)
6. To curve, bend (Shakespeare)

comˈpassable adjective

Capable of being compassed

comˈpassing noun (obsolete)

Contrivance, design

comˈpast adjective (archaic)

Rounded

compass card noun

The circular card of a compass marked with directional points and degrees

compass plane noun

A plane, convex on the underside, for smoothing curved timber

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