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A compass is a device that shows the cardinal directions used for navigation and geographic orientation. It commonly consists of a magnetized needle or other element, such as a compass card or compass rose, which can pivot to align itself with magnetic north.

Related Definition

  1. compass:

    n A magnetic or electronic device used to determine the cardinal directions (usually magnetic or true north).

    n A pair of compasses (a device used to draw an arc or circle).

    n (music) The range of notes of a musical instrument or voice.

    n (obsolete) A space within limits; an area.

    n (obsolete) An enclosing limit; a boundary, a circumference.

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

    n (archaic) Scope.

    n (obsolete) Range, reach.

    n (obsolete) A passing round; circuit; circuitous course.

    v To surround; to encircle; to environ; to stretch round.

    v To go about or round entirely; to traverse.

    v (dated) To accomplish; to reach; to achieve; to obtain.

    v (dated) To plot; to scheme (against someone).

    adv (obsolete) In a circuit; round about.


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