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Gird :: Gird (v. t.) To surround; to encircle, or encompass..

Wheel :: Wheel (v. i.) To go round in a circuit; to fetch a compass.

Scribe :: Scribe (v. t.) To score or mark with compasses or a scribing iron.

Diapason :: Diapason (n.) The entire compass of tones.

Environ :: Environ (v. t.) To surround; to encompass; to encircle; to hem in; to be round about; to involve or envelop.

Bow-compass :: Bow-compass (n.) A pair of compasses, with a bow or arched plate riveted to one of the legs, and passing through the other..

Circumferential :: Circumferential (a.) Pertaining to the circumference; encompassing; encircling; circuitous.

Viola :: Viola (n.) An instrument in form and use resembling the violin, but larger, and a fifth lower in compass..

Pilot :: Pilot (n.) An instrument for detecting the compass error.

Headstall :: Headstall (n.) That part of a bridle or halter which encompasses the head.

Draught :: Draught (a.) Used in making drawings; as, draught compasses..

Compass :: Compass (v. t.) To reach round; to circumvent; to get within one's power; to obtain; to accomplish.

Crush :: Crush (v. i.) To be or become broken down or in, or pressed into a smaller compass, by external weight or force; as, an eggshell crushes easily..

Miniature :: Miniature (v. t.) To represent or depict in a small compass, or on a small scale..

On :: On (prep.) Toward; for; -- indicating the object of some passion; as, have pity or compassion on him..

Compassing :: Compassing (a.) Curved; bent; as, compassing timbers..

Narrow :: Narrow (v. t.) To lessen the breadth of; to contract; to draw into a smaller compass; to reduce the width or extent of.

Divider :: Divider (n.) An instrument for dividing lines, describing circles, etc., compasses. See Compasses..

Inwreathe :: Inwreathe (v. t.) To surround or encompass as with a wreath.

Room :: Room (n.) Unobstructed spase; space which may be occupied by or devoted to any object; compass; extent of place, great or small; as, there is not room for a house; the table takes up too much room..

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