Definition of compass

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Compass (v. t.) To curve; to bend into a circular form.

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Remordency :: Remordency (n.) Remorse; compunction; compassion.
Encompassed :: Encompassed (imp. & p. p.) of Encompas.
Basset Horn :: Basset horn (a.) An instrument blown with a reed, and resembling a clarinet, but of much greater compass, embracing nearly four octaves..
Think :: Think (v. t.) To plan or design; to plot; to compass.
Compass :: Compass (n.) An inclosed space; an area; extent.
Compass :: Compass (v. t.) To curve; to bend into a circular form.
Inclosure :: Inclosure (n.) The act of inclosing; the state of being inclosed, shut up, or encompassed; the separation of land from common ground by a fence..
Imagine :: Imagine (v. t.) To contrive in purpose; to scheme; to devise; to compass; to purpose. See Compass, v. t., 5..
Constipation :: Constipation (n.) Act of crowding anything into a less compass, or the state of being crowded or pressed together; condensation..
Clip :: Clip (v. t.) To embrace, hence; to encompass..
Harpings :: Harpings (n. pl.) The fore parts of the wales, which encompass the bow of a vessel, and are fastened to the stem..
Compass :: Compass (n.) The range of notes, or tones, within the capacity of a voice or instrument..
Waistband :: Waistband (n.) The band which encompasses the waist; esp., one on the upper part of breeches, trousers, pantaloons, skirts, or the like..
Encompassment :: Encompassment (n.) The act of surrounding, or the state of being surrounded; circumvention..
Encompass :: Encompass (v. t.) To circumscribe or go round so as to surround closely; to encircle; to inclose; to environ; as, a ring encompasses the finger; an army encompasses a city; a voyage encompassing the world..
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..
Move :: Move (v. t.) To arouse the feelings or passions of; especially, to excite to tenderness or compassion; to touch pathetically; to excite, as an emotion..
Compassion :: Compassion (n.) Literally, suffering with another; a sensation of sorrow excited by the distress or misfortunes of another; pity; commiseration..
Bear :: Bear (v. i.) To be situated, as to the point of compass, with respect to something else; as, the land bears N. by E..
Compassionate :: Compassionate (v. t.) To have compassion for; to pity; to commiserate; to sympathize with.
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