Compass

Word COMPASS
Character 7
Hyphenation com pass
Pronunciations /ˈkʌm.pəs/

Definitions and meanings of "Compass"

What do we mean by compass?

A device used to determine geographic direction, usually consisting of a magnetic needle or needles horizontally mounted or suspended and free to pivot until aligned with the earth's magnetic field. noun

Another device, such as a radio compass or a gyrocompass, used for determining geographic direction. noun

A V-shaped device for describing circles or circular arcs and for taking measurements, consisting of a pair of rigid, end-hinged legs, one of which is equipped with a pen, pencil, or other marker and the other with a sharp point providing a pivot about which the drawing leg is turned. noun

Awareness or understanding of one's purpose or objectives. noun

An enclosing line or boundary; a circumference: synonym: circumference. noun

A restricted space or area. noun

Range or scope, as of understanding, perception, or authority: synonym: range. noun

To make a circuit of; circle. transitive verb

To surround; encircle. transitive verb

To understand; comprehend. transitive verb

To accomplish or bring about. transitive verb

To gain or achieve. transitive verb

To scheme; plot. transitive verb

Forming a curve. adjective

In a compass or curve; in archery, at an elevation.

To the limit.

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

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

The range of notes of a musical instrument or voice.

A space within limits; an area.

An enclosing limit; a boundary, a circumference.

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

Scope.

A passing round; circuit; circuitous course.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Compass

The word "compass" in example sentences

"The book, though small in compass, is evidently the work of great research and reflection, and is a valuable acquisition to historical literature." ❋ Unknown (1853)

Agreed with hengst, just another thing to add on, if his compass is the type (as most are) with a rotating housing, he cant use the marking within the housing to keep on his original bearing, otherwise mistakes in shooting short bearings could result in compounding misdirection. ❋ Unknown (2010)

And this compass is the best I can make – though my next will be. better! ❋ Unknown (1930)

The possession of a compass is an indication that the subject of "escaping" has been thought of, and the question, "Have you a compass?" is the prison-camp way of saying, "What do you think of making a try?" ❋ Nellie L. McClung (1918)

Those who are told that in war, especially, keeping a moral inner compass is crucial. ❋ Rita Nakashima Brock (2010)

One of the most serious examples where a recalibration of the moral compass is urgently needed concerns the 3,400 Iranian dissidents residing in Camp Ashraf, northeast of Baghdad. ❋ Ali Safavi (2010)

They are told that in war, especially, keeping a moral inner compass is crucial. ❋ Rita Nakashima Brock (2010)

His moral compass is always working, but so is his empathy -- no point of view is so alien to him that he cannot understand it and portray it. ❋ Jane Smiley (2010)

Hilzoy notes another exchange in the interview that makes it pretty clear where Mr. Cheney's moral compass is pointing. ❋ Unknown (2009)

So what happens if that compass is off-course with my readers? ❋ Unknown (2010)

Somehow I think your inner compass is guiding you just fine. ❋ Unknown (2010)

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