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'compass' - used as a noun
1. navigational instrument for finding directions
2. an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control
within the compass of this article
3. the limit of capability
within the compass of education
4. drafting instrument used for drawing circles

'compass' - used as a verb
5. bring about; accomplish
This writer attempts more than his talents can compass
6. travel around, either by plane or ship
We compassed the earth
7. get the meaning of something

derived forms
1. Compass / Plural
compasses
2. Compass / Past
compassed
3. Compass / Third Person
compasses
4. Compass / Present Participle
compassing
Variations of 'compass'
 
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