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Gold-bound :: Gold-bound (a.) Encompassed with gold.

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..

Rose :: Rose (n.) The card of the mariner's compass; also, a circular card with radiating lines, used in other instruments..

Belt :: Belt (v. t.) To encircle with, or as with, a belt; to encompass; to surround..

Wheel :: Wheel (n.) A turn revolution; rotation; compass.

Pitiful :: Pitiful (a.) Piteous; lamentable; eliciting compassion.

Isle :: Isle (v. t.) To cause to become an island, or like an island; to surround or encompass; to island..

Begird :: Begird (v. t.) To surround as with a band; to encompass.

Ambient :: Ambient (a.) Encompassing on all sides; circumfused; investing.

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

West :: West (n.) The point in the heavens where the sun is seen to set at the equinox; or, the corresponding point on the earth; that one of the four cardinal points of the compass which is in a direction at right angles to that of north and south, and on the left hand of a person facing north; the point directly opposite to east..

Crush :: Crush (v. i.) To be or become broken down or in, or pressed into a smaller compass, by external weight or force; as, an eggshell crushes easily..

Compassionateness :: Compassionateness (n.) The quality or state of being compassionate.

Telltale :: Telltale (n.) A compass in the cabin of a vessel, usually placed where the captain can see it at all hours, and thus inform himself of the vessel's course..

Compassionate :: Compassionate (a.) Complaining; inviting pity; pitiable.

Incompassion :: Incompassion (n.) Want of compassion or pity.

Tripod :: Tripod (n.) A three-legged frame or stand, usually jointed at top, for supporting a theodolite, compass, telescope, camera, or other instrument..

Draught :: Draught (a.) Used in making drawings; as, draught compasses..

Tiara :: Tiara (n.) The pope's triple crown. It was at first a round, high cap, but was afterward encompassed with a crown, subsequently with a second, and finally with a third. Fig.: The papal dignity..

Card :: Card (n.) A paper on which the points of the compass are marked; the dial or face of the mariner's compass.

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