compass
- Noun. A magnetic or electronic device used to determine the cardinal directions (usually magnetic or true north).
- Noun. A pair of compasses (a device used to draw an arc or circle).
- Noun. The range of notes of a musical instrument or voice.
- Noun. (obsolete) A space within limits; area.
- Noun. Scope.
- Verb. To surround; to encircle; to environ; to stretch round.
- Verb. To go about or round entirely; to traverse.
- Verb. (dated) To accomplish; to reach; to achieve; to obtain.
- Verb. (dated) To plot; to scheme (against someone).
- Adverb. (obsolete) In a circuit; round about.
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