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.