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Compressible :: Compressible (a.) Capable of being pressed together or forced into a narrower compass, as an elastic or spongy substance..

Compass :: Compass (v. t.) To go about or entirely round; to make the circuit of.

Encompassing :: Encompassing (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Encompas.

Circle :: Circle (n.) Compass; circuit; inclosure.

Fly :: Fly (v. i.) That part of a compass on which the points are marked; the compass card.

Think :: Think (v. t.) To plan or design; to plot; to compass.

Compassionate :: Compassionate (a.) Having a temper or disposition to pity; sympathetic; merciful.

Incompressible :: Incompressible (a.) Not compressible; incapable of being reduced by force or pressure into a smaller compass or volume; resisting compression; as, many liquids and solids appear to be almost incompressible..

Tender :: Tender (superl.) Susceptible of the softer passions, as love, compassion, kindness; compassionate; pitiful; anxious for another's good; easily excited to pity, forgiveness, or favor; sympathetic..

Tiara :: Tiara (n.) The pope's triple crown. It was at first a round, high cap, but was afterward encompassed with a crown, subsequently with a second, and finally with a third. Fig.: The papal dignity..

Foresight :: Foresight (n.) Any sight or reading of the leveling staff, except the backsight; any sight or bearing taken by a compass or theodolite in a forward direction..

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

Compasses :: Compasses (n.) An instrument for describing circles, measuring figures, etc., consisting of two, or (rarely) more, pointed branches, or legs, usually joined at the top by a rivet on which they move..

Circinate :: Circinate (v. t.) To make a circle around; to encompass.

Constipate :: Constipate (v. t.) To crowd or cram into a narrow compass; to press together or condense.

Bow-compasses :: Bow-compasses (pl. ) of Bow-compas.

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

Verge :: Verge (n.) The compass of the court of Marshalsea and the Palace court, within which the lord steward and the marshal of the king's household had special jurisdiction; -- so called from the verge, or staff, which the marshal bore..

Sphere :: Sphere (n.) Circuit or range of action, knowledge, or influence; compass; province; employment; place of existence..

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..

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