compass

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Synonyms: compas, copass

Antonyms: compas, copass

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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 circular arcs and transfer length measurements).
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. Synonym of scope.
8. Range, reach.
9. A passing round; circuit; circuitous course.
10. A curved circular form.

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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