compass

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/ˈkʌm.pəs/ English

Definitions

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).
The range of notes of a musical instrument or voice.
A space within limits; an area.

verb

To surround; to encircle; to environ; to stretch round.
To go about or round entirely; to traverse.
To accomplish; to reach; to achieve; to obtain.
To plot; to scheme (against someone).

adverb

In a circuit; round about.

Related words

Synonyms

pair of compasses magnetic compass accomplish achieve attain gain get reach cover traverse conspire plot scheme encircle environ surround orbit range

Associated

straightedge declination needle azimuth bearings deviation magnetic navigational bahamas jeep directions navigation

Rhymes

encompass rumpus gumptious gyrocompass bumpus bump us dump us impis jump us lump us

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