Definition of compass

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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.

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Constipation :: Constipation (n.) Act of crowding anything into a less compass, or the state of being crowded or pressed together; condensation..
Attainable :: Attainable (a.) Capable of being attained or reached by efforts of the mind or body; capable of being compassed or accomplished by efforts directed to the object.
Compassionateness :: Compassionateness (n.) The quality or state of being compassionate.
Wheel :: Wheel (n.) A turn revolution; rotation; compass.
Compassion :: Compassion (n.) Literally, suffering with another; a sensation of sorrow excited by the distress or misfortunes of another; pity; commiseration..
Southwest :: Southwest (n.) The point of the compass equally from the south and the west; the southwest part or region.
Bleeding :: Bleeding (a.) Emitting, or appearing to emit, blood or sap, etc.; also, expressing anguish or compassion..
Circummure :: Circummure (v. t.) To encompass with a wall.
Tinchel :: Tinchel (n.) A circle of sportsmen, who, by surrounding an extensive space and gradually closing in, bring a number of deer and game within a narrow compass..
Rosinweed :: Rosinweed (n.) The compass plant. See under Compass.
Mercy :: Mercy (n.) A blessing regarded as a manifestation of compassion or favor.
Sector :: Sector (n.) An astronomical instrument, the limb of which embraces a small portion only of a circle, used for measuring differences of declination too great for the compass of a micrometer. When it is used for measuring zenith distances of stars, it is called a zenith sector..
Forgiving :: Forgiving (a.) Disposed to forgive; inclined to overlook offenses; mild; merciful; compassionate; placable; as, a forgiving temper..
Compass :: Compass (n.) A circle; a continent.
Card :: Card (n.) A paper on which the points of the compass are marked; the dial or face of the mariner's compass.
Compassed :: Compassed (a.) Rounded; arched.
Tender :: Tender (superl.) Susceptible of the softer passions, as love, compassion, kindness; compassionate; pitiful; anxious for another's good; easily excited to pity, forgiveness, or favor; sympathetic..
Summary :: Summary (a.) Formed into a sum; summed up; reduced into a narrow compass, or into few words; short; brief; concise; compendious; as, a summary statement of facts..
Compass :: Compass (n.) A passing round; circuit; circuitous course.
Remorseful :: Remorseful (a.) Compassionate; feeling tenderly.
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