Sekirov Dictionary

compass

/ˈkʌm.pəs/

noun10

  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. (formal) Synonym of scope.
  5. Moderate bounds, limits of truth; moderation; due limits; used with within.
  6. A curved circular form.
  7. (no longer used) Range, reach.
  8. (no longer used) An enclosing limit; a boundary, a circumference.
  9. (no longer used) A space within limits; an area.
  10. (no longer used) A passing round; circuit; circuitous course.

verb4

  1. To surround; to encircle; to environ; to stretch round.
  2. (old-fashioned) To accomplish; to reach; to achieve; to obtain.
  3. To go about or round entirely; to traverse.
  4. (old-fashioned) To plot; to scheme (against someone).

adverb1

  1. (no longer used) In a circuit; round about.
forms

compassed · compast · compassedst · compassing · compasses · compasseth · compassest · more compass · most compass

Phrases with compass

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