Definition of compass

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

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Bow-compasses :: Bow-compasses (pl. ) of Bow-compas.
Surrounding :: Surrounding (n.) An encompassing.
Attain :: Attain (v. t.) To achieve or accomplish, that is, to reach by efforts; to gain; to compass; as, to attain rest..
Compressible :: Compressible (a.) Capable of being pressed together or forced into a narrower compass, as an elastic or spongy substance..
Misericorde :: Misericorde (n.) Compassion; pity; mercy.
Remordency :: Remordency (n.) Remorse; compunction; compassion.
Vane :: Vane (n.) One of the sights of a compass, quadrant, etc..
Compass :: Compass (n.) The range of notes, or tones, within the capacity of a voice or instrument..
Pity :: Pity (v. i.) To be compassionate; to show pity.
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..
Spread :: Spread (n.) Extent; compass.
Circumferential :: Circumferential (a.) Pertaining to the circumference; encompassing; encircling; circuitous.
Room :: Room (n.) Unobstructed spase; space which may be occupied by or devoted to any object; compass; extent of place, great or small; as, there is not room for a house; the table takes up too much room..
Piteous :: Piteous (a.) Evincing pity, compassion, or sympathy; compassionate; tender..
Clip :: Clip (v. t.) To embrace, hence; to encompass..
Aspect :: Aspect (n.) Position or situation with regard to seeing; that position which enables one to look in a particular direction; position in relation to the points of the compass; as, a house has a southern aspect, that is, a position which faces the south..
Rose :: Rose (n.) The card of the mariner's compass; also, a circular card with radiating lines, used in other instruments..
Card :: Card (n.) A paper on which the points of the compass are marked; the dial or face of the mariner's compass.
Outkeeper :: Outkeeper (n.) An attachment to a surveyor's compass for keeping tally in chaining.
Trammel :: Trammel (n.) A beam compass. See under Beam.
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