Bow-compass :: Bow-compass (n.) A small pair of compasses, one leg of which carries a pencil, or a pen, for drawing circles. Its legs are often connected by a bow-shaped spring, instead of by a joint..
Bow-compass :: Bow-compass (n.) A pair of compasses, with a bow or arched plate riveted to one of the legs, and passing through the other..
Compass :: Compass (n.) A passing round; circuit; circuitous course.
Compass :: Compass (n.) An inclosing limit; boundary; circumference; as, within the compass of an encircling wall..
Compass :: Compass (n.) An inclosed space; an area; extent.
Compass :: Compass (n.) Extent; reach; sweep; capacity; sphere; as, the compass of his eye; the compass of imagination..
Compass :: Compass (n.) Moderate bounds, limits of truth; moderation; due limits; -- used with within..
Compass :: Compass (n.) The range of notes, or tones, within the capacity of a voice or instrument..
Compass :: Compass (n.) An instrument for determining directions upon the earth's surface by means of a magnetized bar or needle turning freely upon a pivot and pointing in a northerly and southerly direction.
Compass :: Compass (v. t.) To go about or entirely round; to make the circuit of.
Compass :: Compass (v. t.) To inclose on all sides; to surround; to encircle; to environ; to invest; to besiege; -- used with about, round, around, and round about..
Compass :: Compass (v. t.) To reach round; to circumvent; to get within one's power; to obtain; to accomplish.
Compass :: Compass (v. t.) To curve; to bend into a circular form.
Compass :: Compass (v. t.) To purpose; to intend; to imagine; to plot.
Compassable :: Compassable (a.) Capable of being compassed or accomplished.
Compasses :: Compasses (n.) An instrument for describing circles, measuring figures, etc., consisting of two, or (rarely) more, pointed branches, or legs, usually joined at the top by a rivet on which they move..
Compassion :: Compassion (n.) Literally, suffering with another; a sensation of sorrow excited by the distress or misfortunes of another; pity; commiseration..