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compass
[kuhm-puhs]
noun
an instrument for determining directions, as by means of a freely rotating magnetized needle that indicates magnetic north.
the enclosing line or limits of any area; perimeter.
You can find anything you want downtown within the compass of ten square blocks.
space within limits; area; extent; range; scope: the broad compass of the novel.
the narrow compass of the strait;
the broad compass of the novel.
Also called range.the total range of tones of a voice or of a musical instrument.
due or proper limits; moderate bounds.
Their behavior stayed within the compass of propriety.
a passing round; circuit.
the compass of a year.
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 withpair of ).
to spread the legs of a compass and draw a larger circle.
Astronomy.
Also called Mariner's Compass.Compass. the constellation Pyxis.
Compasses, the constellation Circinus.
adjective
curved; forming a curve or arc: compass roof.
a compass timber;
compass roof.
verb (used with object)
to go or move round; make the circuit of.
It would take a week to compass his property on foot.
to extend or stretch around; hem in; surround; encircle.
An old stone wall compasses their property.
to attain or achieve; accomplish; obtain.
To have compassed this task in the limited time available is no mean achievement.
to compass a treacherous plan.
to make curved or circular.
to comprehend; to grasp, as with the mind.
His mind could not compass the extent of the disaster.
compass
/ ˈʌə /
noun
an instrument for finding direction, usually having a magnetized needle which points to magnetic north swinging freely on a pivot
Also called: pair of compasses.(often plural) 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
limits or range
within the compass of education
music the interval between the lowest and highest note attainable by a voice or musical instrument
archaica circular course
verb
to encircle or surround; hem in
to comprehend or grasp mentally
to achieve; attain; accomplish
obsoleteto plot
compass
A device used to determine geographical direction, usually consisting of a magnetic needle mounted on a pivot, aligning itself naturally with the Earth's magnetic field so that it points to the Earth's geomagnetic north or south pole.
A device used for drawing circles and arcs and for measuring distances on maps, consisting of two legs hinged together at one end.
Other 51Թ Forms
- compassable adjective
- compassless adjective
- outcompass verb (used with object)
- precompass verb (used with object)
- uncompassable adjective
- ˈdz貹 adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of compass1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of compass1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
In a court filing, they said he had been volunteering at a maritime institute that teaches sailing to underprivileged teens, adding that the head of the program had praised Do’s “unwavering ethical compass.”
“It becomes a moral compass issue,” he said.
Where all these authors agree is in finding something basic in humanity’s revulsion to abandoning our ethical and moral compass.
“People are just more material for them to do what their inner compass tells them is good for the world. Usually it’s branded with their name, his or her name — it’s always a him.”
Potential changes to the DST have been criticised by the Liberal Democrats, who have previously said Labour is "at risk of losing its moral compass" if it cuts the tax.
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