Bow-compass :: Bow-compass (n.) An arcograph.

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..

Bow-compasses :: Bow-compasses (pl. ) of Bow-compas.

By-pass :: By-pass (n.) A by-passage, for a pipe, or other channel, to divert circulation from the usual course..

By-passage :: By-passage (n.) A passage different from the usual one; a byway.

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 (n.) A pair of compasses.

Compass :: Compass (n.) A circle; a continent.

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.

Compassed :: Compassed (imp. & p. p.) of Compas.

Compassed :: Compassed (a.) Rounded; arched.

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..

Compassing :: Compassing (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Compas.

Compassing :: Compassing (a.) Curved; bent; as, compassing timbers..

Compassion :: Compassion (n.) Literally, suffering with another; a sensation of sorrow excited by the distress or misfortunes of another; pity; commiseration..

Compassion :: Compassion (v. t.) To pity.

Compassionable :: Compassionable (a.) Deserving compassion or pity; pitiable.

Compassionate :: Compassionate (a.) Having a temper or disposition to pity; sympathetic; merciful.

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