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/ˈkəmpəs/,
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compasses, 3rd person singular present; compassed, past participle; compassing, present participle; compassed, past tense;
  1. Go around (something) in a circular course
    • - the ship wherein Magellan compassed the world
  2. Surround or enclose on all sides
    • - they were compassed with numerous fierce and cruel tribes
  3. Contrive to accomplish (something)
    • - he compassed his end only by the exercise of violence
  1. (Compasses) A compass is a navigational instrument for determining direction relative to the Earth's magnetic poles. It consists of a magnetized pointer (usually marked on the North end) free to align itself with Earth's magnetic field. ...
  2. (Compasses (drafting)) A compass or pair of compasses is a technical drawing instrument that can be used for inscribing circles or arcs. As dividers, they can also be used as a tool to measure distances, in particular on maps. ...
  3. (COMPASSES) Determines magnetic directions; there are many kinds, including plane, vernier, solar, telescopic, box, trough, wet, dry, mariners, prismatic, pocket, etc.
  4. (Compasses) A two-legged instrument used for drawing circles and arcs. Best to get a long-legged, multipurpose, screw-operated type.
  5. (Compasses) There are also a number of chips that implements a digital compass.
  6. (compasses) An instrument for taking measurements and describing circles, with two straight arms connected at one end by a movable joint.
  7. Surrounded or circled.