- (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. ...
- (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. ...
- (compassed) Surrounded or circled.
- (COMPASSES) Determines magnetic directions; there are many kinds, including plane, vernier, solar, telescopic, box, trough, wet, dry, mariners, prismatic, pocket, etc.
- (Compasses) A two-legged instrument used for drawing circles and arcs. Best to get a long-legged, multipurpose, screw-operated type.
- (Compasses) There are also a number of chips that implements a digital compass.
- (compasses) An instrument for taking measurements and describing circles, with two straight arms connected at one end by a movable joint.