noun🔗ShareA magnetic or electronic device used to determine the cardinal directions (usually magnetic or true north)."The hikers relied on their compasses to navigate through the dense forest and avoid getting lost. "devicenauticaldirectiontechnologygeographyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA pair of compasses (a device used to draw an arc or circle)."The architect used his compasses to draw a perfect circle on the blueprint. "stationerymathdeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe range of notes of a musical instrument or voice."The opera singer's compasses allowed her to effortlessly reach both the high soprano notes and the deep alto tones. "musicrangesoundChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA space within limits; an area."The kindergarten classroom's play area had wide compasses, allowing the children plenty of room to move and explore. "areaspaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAn enclosing limit; a boundary, a circumference."within the compass of an encircling wall"areamathnauticalspaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareModerate bounds, limits of truth; moderation; due limits; used with within."Within the compasses of honesty, she admitted she hadn't finished her homework. "philosophymoralvalueChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareScope."The teacher's lesson plan encompasses a wide range of topics, but the compasses of the project are set by the assigned reading material. "arearangeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA passing round; circuit; circuitous course."The guard's compasses of the building ensured no one entered unauthorized areas. "directionnauticalgeographyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo surround; to encircle; to environ; to stretch round."High walls compassed the ancient city, protecting it from invaders. "areaenvironmentgeographyplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo go about or round entirely; to traverse."The security guard regularly compasses the building perimeter to ensure everything is safe. "directiongeographyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo accomplish; to reach; to achieve; to obtain."She studied hard to compass her goal of getting a good grade on the exam. "achievementactionoutcomebusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo plot; to scheme (against someone)."The disgruntled employees compassed to remove their manager from his position. "politicsplanactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading