Meaning of compass in English | Powered by Free Dictionary API

noun

• 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.

  Example: within the compass of an encircling wall

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

• Scope.

• A passing round; circuit; circuitous course.

verb

• To surround; to encircle; to environ; to stretch round.

• To go about or round entirely; to traverse.

• To accomplish; to reach; to achieve; to obtain.

• To plot; to scheme (against someone).

adverb

• In a circuit; round about.