Definition of compass

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Compass (n.) Moderate bounds, limits of truth; moderation; due limits; -- used with within..

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Concentration :: Concentration (n.) The act or process of removing the dress of ore and of reducing the valuable part to smaller compass, as by currents of air or water..
Ruth :: Ruth (v.) That which causes pity or compassion; misery; distress; a pitiful sight.
Commiseration :: Commiseration (n.) The act of commiserating; sorrow for the wants, afflictions, or distresses of another; pity; compassion..
Compass :: Compass (n.) A passing round; circuit; circuitous course.
Comate :: Comate (a.) Encompassed with a coma, or bushy appearance, like hair; hairy..
Draught :: Draught (a.) Used in making drawings; as, draught compasses..
Ambit :: Ambit (n.) Circuit or compass.
Compass :: Compass (n.) An inclosing limit; boundary; circumference; as, within the compass of an encircling wall..
Quaquaversal :: Quaquaversal (a.) Dipping toward all points of the compass round a center, as beds of lava round a crater..
Compassion :: Compassion (n.) Literally, suffering with another; a sensation of sorrow excited by the distress or misfortunes of another; pity; commiseration..
Contract :: Contract (n.) To draw together or nearer; to reduce to a less compass; to shorten, narrow, or lessen; as, to contract one's sphere of action..
Round :: Round (v. t.) To surround; to encircle; to encompass.
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..
Mercy :: Mercy (n.) Compassionate treatment of the unfortunate and helpless; sometimes, favor, beneficence..
Bleeding :: Bleeding (a.) Emitting, or appearing to emit, blood or sap, etc.; also, expressing anguish or compassion..
Bow-compasses :: Bow-compasses (pl. ) of Bow-compas.
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..
Corridor :: Corridor (n.) The covered way lying round the whole compass of the fortifications of a place.
Narrow :: Narrow (v. t.) To lessen the breadth of; to contract; to draw into a smaller compass; to reduce the width or extent of.
Attainable :: Attainable (a.) Capable of being attained or reached by efforts of the mind or body; capable of being compassed or accomplished by efforts directed to the object.
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