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compass
noun (compasses )
1 any device for finding direction, especially one consisting of a magnetized needle that swings freely on a pivot and points to magnetic north, from which true north can be calculated. See also gyrocompass.
2 (usu compasses) a device consisting of two hinged legs, for drawing circles, measuring distances on maps, etc. Also called pair of compasses.
3 range or scope within the compass of philosophy .
4 music said of a voice or instrument: the range between the highest and lowest possible notes.
verb (compasses , compassed , compassing )
1 to pass or go round.
2 to surround or enclose.
3 to accomplish or obtain.
4 to comprehend.
[13c: from French compas , from compasser to measure]
noun (compasses )
1 any device for finding direction, especially one consisting of a magnetized needle that swings freely on a pivot and points to magnetic north, from which true north can be calculated. See also gyrocompass.
2 (usu compasses) a device consisting of two hinged legs, for drawing circles, measuring distances on maps, etc. Also called pair of compasses.
3 range or scope within the compass of philosophy .
4 music said of a voice or instrument: the range between the highest and lowest possible notes.
verb (compasses , compassed , compassing )
1 to pass or go round.
2 to surround or enclose.
3 to accomplish or obtain.
4 to comprehend.
[13c: from French compas , from compasser to measure]
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