compassˈkʌm pəs
compass (v)
- present
- compasses
- past
- compassed
- past participle
- compassed
- present participle
- compassing
English Definitions:
compass (noun)
navigational instrument for finding directions
scope, range, reach, orbit, compass, ambit (noun)
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
"a piano has a greater range than the human voice"; "the ambit of municipal legislation"; "within the compass of this article"; "within the scope of an investigation"; "outside the reach of the law"; "in the political orbit of a world power"
compass, range, reach, grasp (noun)
the limit of capability
"within the compass of education"
compass (verb)
drafting instrument used for drawing circles
compass (verb)
bring about; accomplish
"This writer attempts more than his talents can compass"
circumnavigate, compass (verb)
travel around, either by plane or ship
"We compassed the earth"
grok, get the picture, comprehend, savvy, dig, grasp, compass, apprehend (verb)
get the meaning of something
"Do you comprehend the meaning of this letter?"
compass (Noun)
A magnetic or electronic device used to determine the cardinal directions (usually magnetic or true north).
compass (Noun)
A pair of compasses (a device used to draw an arc or circle).
compass (Noun)
The range of notes of a musical instrument or voice.
compass (Noun)
A space within limits; area.
compass (Noun)
Scope.
compass (Verb)
To surround; to encircle; to environ; to stretch round.
compass (Verb)
To go about or round entirely; to traverse.
compass (Verb)
To accomplish; to reach; to achieve; to obtain.
compass (Verb)
To plot; to scheme (against someone).
compass (Adverb)
In a circuit; round about.
Compass
A compass is a navigational instrument that shows directions in a frame of reference that is stationary relative to the surface of the earth. The frame of reference defines the four cardinal directions – north, south, east, and west. Intermediate directions are also defined. Usually, a diagram called a compass rose, which shows the directions, is marked on the compass. When the compass is in use, the rose is aligned with the real directions in the frame of reference, so, for example, the "N" mark on the rose really points to the north. Frequently, in addition to the rose or sometimes instead of it, angle markings in degrees are shown on the compass. North corresponds to zero degrees, and the angles increase clockwise, so east is 90 degrees, south is 180, and west is 270. These numbers allow the compass to show azimuths or bearings, which are commonly stated in this notation. The magnetic compass was first invented as a device for divination as early as the Chinese Han Dynasty. The compass was used in Song Dynasty China by the military for navigational orienteering by 1040-1044, and was used for maritime navigation by 1111 to 1117. The use of a compass is recorded in Western Europe between 1187 and 1202, and in Persia in 1232. The dry compass was invented in Europe around 1300. This was supplanted in the early 20th century by the liquid-filled magnetic compass.
Compass
Compass is a song recorded by American country music group Lady Antebellum. The song was written by members of the pop/R&B production team Stargate, and was produced by Nathan Chapman and Lady Antebellum. It was released as the third overall single from the group's fifth studio album, Golden, on October 1, 2013 by Capitol Records Nashville, and is included on the deluxe edition re-issue of the album. In 2015, the song was used in the E3 world reveal trailer for the upcoming 2016 theme park simulation video game "Planet Coaster", which is being developed by Frontier Developments.
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