ALL meanings of compass
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C c - countable noun compass A compass is an instrument that you use for finding directions. It has a dial and a magnetic needle that always points to the north. 3
- noun plural compass Compasses are a hinged V-shaped instrument that you use for drawing circles. 3
- countable noun compass If something is within the compass of something or someone, it is within their limits or abilities. 3
- noun compass an instrument for finding direction, usually having a magnetized needle which points to magnetic north swinging freely on a pivot 3
- noun compass an instrument used for drawing circles, measuring distances, etc, that consists of two arms, joined at one end, one arm of which serves as a pivot or stationary reference point, while the other is extended or describes a circle 3
- noun compass limits or range 3
- noun compass the interval between the lowest and highest note attainable by a voice or musical instrument 3
- noun compass a circular course 3
- verb compass to encircle or surround; hem in 3
- verb compass to comprehend or grasp mentally 3
- verb compass to achieve; attain; accomplish 3
- verb compass to plot 3
- verb transitive compass to go around; make a circuit of 3
- verb transitive compass encompass (sense 1) 3
- verb transitive compass to grasp mentally; understand; comprehend 3
- verb transitive compass to reach successfully; achieve; accomplish 3
- verb transitive compass to plot or contrive (something harmful) 3
- noun compass an instrument consisting of two pointed legs connected at one end by a pivot, used for drawing arcs or circles or for taking measurements 3
- noun compass a boundary line; circumference 3
- noun compass an enclosed area 3
- noun compass full extent or range; reach; scope; specif., range of tones, as of a voice 3
- noun compass any of various instruments for showing direction, esp. one consisting of a magnetic needle swinging freely on a pivot and pointing to the magnetic north 3
- noun compass a circuit; course 3
- adjective compass round; circular or semicircular 3
- noun Technical meaning of compass COMPrehensive ASSembler. The assembly language on CDC computers. 1
- noun compass navigation device 1
- noun compass device for drawing circles 1
- noun compass perimeter, bounds 1
- noun compass bounds, scope 1
- noun compass an instrument for determining directions, as by means of a freely rotating magnetized needle that indicates magnetic north. 1
- noun compass the enclosing line or limits of any area; perimeter: You can find anything you want downtown within the compass of ten square blocks. 1
- noun compass space within limits; area; extent; range; scope: the narrow compass of the strait; the broad compass of the novel. 1
- noun compass Also called range. the total range of tones of a voice or of a musical instrument. 1
- noun compass due or proper limits; moderate bounds: Their behavior stayed within the compass of propriety. 1
- noun compass a passing round; circuit: the compass of a year. 1
- noun compass Often, compasses. an instrument for drawing or describing circles, measuring distances, etc., consisting generally of two movable, rigid legs hinged to each other at one end (usually used with pair of): to spread the legs of a compass and draw a larger circle. 1
- noun compass (initial capital letter) Astronomy. Also called Mariner's Compass. the constellation Pyxis. Compasses, the constellation Circinus. 1
- adjective compass curved; forming a curve or arc: a compass timber; compass roof. 1
- verb with object compass to go or move round; make the circuit of: It would take a week to compass his property on foot. 1
- verb with object compass to extend or stretch around; hem in; surround; encircle: An old stone wall compasses their property. 1
- verb with object compass to attain or achieve; accomplish; obtain. 1
- verb with object compass to contrive; plot; scheme: to compass a treacherous plan. 1
- verb with object compass to make curved or circular. 1
- verb with object compass to comprehend; to grasp, as with the mind: His mind could not compass the extent of the disaster. 1
- noun compass An instrument containing a magnetized pointer that shows the direction of magnetic north and bearings from it. 1
- noun compass A magnetic or electronic device used to determine the cardinal directions (usually magnetic or true north). 0
- noun compass A pair of compasses (a device used to draw an arc or circle). 0
- noun compass (music) The range of notes of a musical instrument or voice. 0
- noun compass (Obsolete (No longer in use)) A space within limits; area. 0
- noun compass (Obsolete (No longer in use)) An enclosing limit; boundary; circumference. 0