Compass vs. Compasses
Difference Between Compass and Compasses
Compassnoun
A magnetic or electronic device used to determine the cardinal directions (usually magnetic or true north).
Compassnoun
A pair of compasses (a device used to draw an arc or circle).
Compassnoun
(music) The range of notes of a musical instrument or voice.
Compassnoun
(obsolete) A space within limits; an area.
Compassnoun
(obsolete) An enclosing limit; a boundary, a circumference.
within the compass of an encircling wallCompassnoun
Moderate bounds, limits of truth; moderation; due limits; used with within.
Compassnoun
(archaic) scope.
Compassnoun
(obsolete) A passing round; circuit; circuitous course.
Compassverb
To surround; to encircle; to environ; to stretch round.
Compassverb
To go about or round entirely; to traverse.
Compassverb
(dated) To accomplish; to reach; to achieve; to obtain.
Compassverb
(dated) To plot; to scheme (against someone).
Compassadverb
(obsolete) In a circuit; round about.
Compassnoun
navigational instrument for finding directions
Compassnoun
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control:
the range of a supersonic jetthe ambit of municipal legislationwithin the compass of this articlewithin the scope of an investigationoutside the reach of the lawin the political orbit of a world powerCompassnoun
the limit of capability;
within the compass of educationCompassnoun
drafting instrument used for drawing circles
Compassverb
bring about; accomplish;
This writer attempts more than his talents can compassCompassverb
travel around, either by plane or ship;
We compassed the earthCompassverb
get the meaning of something;
Do you comprehend the meaning of this letter?
