Compass vs. Compasses

Compass vs. Compasses — Is There a Difference?
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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 wall

Compassnoun

Moderate bounds, limits of truth; moderation; due limits; used with within.

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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).

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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 power

Compassnoun

the limit of capability;

within the compass of education

Compassnoun

drafting instrument used for drawing circles

Compassverb

bring about; accomplish;

This writer attempts more than his talents can compass

Compassverb

travel around, either by plane or ship;

We compassed the earth

Compassverb

get the meaning of something;

Do you comprehend the meaning of this letter?