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Noun
Definition: navigational instrument for finding directions
Definition: an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"; "a piano has a greater range than the human voice"; "the ambit of municipal legislation"; "within the compass of this article"; "within the scope of an investigation"; "outside the reach of the law"; "in the political orbit of a world power"
Definition: drafting instrument used for drawing circles
Definition: A magnetic or electronic device used to determine the cardinal directions (usually magnetic or true north).
Verb
Definition: bring about; accomplish; "This writer attempts more than his talents can compass"
Definition: get the meaning of something; "Do you comprehend the meaning of this letter?"
Definition: To surround; to encircle; to environ; to stretch round.
Adverb
Definition: In a circuit; round about.