Definition of compass

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Compass (v. t.) To curve; to bend into a circular form.

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Embrace :: Embrace (n.) To encircle; to encompass; to inclose.
Range :: Range (v.) Extent or space taken in by anything excursive; compass or extent of excursion; reach; scope; discursive power; as, the range of one's voice, or authority..
Pilot :: Pilot (n.) An instrument for detecting the compass error.
Commiseration :: Commiseration (n.) The act of commiserating; sorrow for the wants, afflictions, or distresses of another; pity; compassion..
Round :: Round (prep.) On every side of, so as to encompass or encircle; around; about; as, the people atood round him; to go round the city; to wind a cable round a windlass..
Sphere :: Sphere (n.) Circuit or range of action, knowledge, or influence; compass; province; employment; place of existence..
Clement :: Clement (a.) Mild in temper and disposition; merciful; compassionate.
Within :: Within (prep.) In the limits or compass of; not further in length than; as, within five miles; not longer in time than; as, within an hour; not exceeding in quantity; as, expenses kept within one's income..
Inwreathe :: Inwreathe (v. t.) To surround or encompass as with a wreath.
Harpings :: Harpings (n. pl.) The fore parts of the wales, which encompass the bow of a vessel, and are fastened to the stem..
Volume :: Volume (n.) Dimensions; compass; space occupied, as measured by cubic units, that is, cubic inches, feet, yards, etc.; mass; bulk; as, the volume of an elephant's body; a volume of gas..
Pity :: Pity (v. i.) To be compassionate; to show pity.
Span :: Span (v. t.) To measure by the span of the hand with the fingers extended, or with the fingers encompassing the object; as, to span a space or distance; to span a cylinder..
Compass :: Compass (n.) Moderate bounds, limits of truth; moderation; due limits; -- used with within..
Circinate :: Circinate (v. t.) To make a circle around; to encompass.
Encompassed :: Encompassed (imp. & p. p.) of Encompas.
Bleeding :: Bleeding (a.) Emitting, or appearing to emit, blood or sap, etc.; also, expressing anguish or compassion..
Mercy :: Mercy (n.) Disposition to exercise compassion or favor; pity; compassion; willingness to spare or to help.
Southwest :: Southwest (n.) The point of the compass equally from the south and the west; the southwest part or region.
Pitiable :: Pitiable (a.) Deserving pity; wworthy of, or exciting, compassion; miserable; lamentable; piteous; as, pitiable persons; a pitiable condition; pitiable wretchedness..
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