Definition of compass

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Compass (v. t.) To purpose; to intend; to imagine; to plot.

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Compass :: Compass (n.) An instrument for determining directions upon the earth's surface by means of a magnetized bar or needle turning freely upon a pivot and pointing in a northerly and southerly direction.
Pack :: Pack (n.) To make a pack of; to arrange closely and securely in a pack; hence, to place and arrange compactly as in a pack; to press into close order or narrow compass; as to pack goods in a box; to pack fish..
Clement :: Clement (a.) Mild in temper and disposition; merciful; compassionate.
Harpings :: Harpings (n. pl.) The fore parts of the wales, which encompass the bow of a vessel, and are fastened to the stem..
West :: West (n.) The point in the heavens where the sun is seen to set at the equinox; or, the corresponding point on the earth; that one of the four cardinal points of the compass which is in a direction at right angles to that of north and south, and on the left hand of a person facing north; the point directly opposite to east..
Circinate :: Circinate (v. t.) To make a circle around; to encompass.
Circle :: Circle (n.) Compass; circuit; inclosure.
Cincture :: Cincture (n.) That which encompasses or incloses; an inclosure.
Imagine :: Imagine (v. t.) To contrive in purpose; to scheme; to devise; to compass; to purpose. See Compass, v. t., 5..
Card :: Card (n.) A paper on which the points of the compass are marked; the dial or face of the mariner's compass.
Pity :: Pity (n.) A feeling for the sufferings or distresses of another or others; sympathy with the grief or misery of another; compassion; fellow-feeling; commiseration.
Spread :: Spread (n.) Extent; compass.
Circle :: Circle (n.) To encompass, as by a circle; to surround; to inclose; to encircle..
Compassionateness :: Compassionateness (n.) The quality or state of being compassionate.
Sweep :: Sweep (n.) The compass of any turning body or of any motion; as, the sweep of a door; the sweep of the eye..
Encompass :: Encompass (v. t.) To circumscribe or go round so as to surround closely; to encircle; to inclose; to environ; as, a ring encompasses the finger; an army encompasses a city; a voyage encompassing the world..
Baritone :: Baritone (n.) A male voice, the compass of which partakes of the common bass and the tenor, but which does not descend as low as the one, nor rise as high as the other..
Inwreathe :: Inwreathe (v. t.) To surround or encompass as with a wreath.
Incompassionate :: Incompassionate (a.) Not compassionate; void of pity or of tenderness; remorseless.
Bleeding :: Bleeding (a.) Emitting, or appearing to emit, blood or sap, etc.; also, expressing anguish or compassion..
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