compass

About 4.26 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. noun A magnetic or electronic device used to determine the cardinal directions (usually magnetic or true north).
2. noun A pair of compasses (a device used to draw circular arcs and transfer length measurements).
3. noun The range of notes of a musical instrument or voice.
4. noun A space within limits; an area.
5. noun An enclosing limit; a boundary, a circumference.

   within the compass of an encircling wall

6. noun Moderate bounds, limits of truth; moderation; due limits; used with within.
7. noun Synonym of scope.
8. noun Range, reach.

Similar words

orbit range dig circumnavigate ambit scope comprehend reach grasp get the picture

Often followed by

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Word family

compassable compassed compasses compassing pair of compasses