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Meaning
Noun
●
A
magnetic
or
electronic
device
used to
determine
the
cardinal directions
(usually
magnetic
or
true
north).
●
A
pair of compasses
(a
device
used to
draw
an
arc
or circle).
●
In Music:
The range of
notes
of a
musical instrument
or voice.
●
A
space
within
limits
; an area.
●
An
enclosing
limit
; a
boundary
, a circumference.
●
Moderate
bounds
,
limits
of
truth
;
moderation
; due
limits
; used with within.
●
In Geometry & Tools:
Scope.
●
Range, reach.
●
A
passing
round;
circuit
;
circuitous
course.
Verb
●
To
surround
; to
encircle
; to
environ
; to
stretch
round.
●
To
go about
or round
entirely
; to traverse.
●
To
accomplish
; to
reach
; to
achieve
; to obtain.
●
To
plot
; to
scheme
(against someone).
Adv
●
In a
circuit
; round about.
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Synonyms
Encircle
Environ
Surround
Cover
Traverse
Accomplish
Achieve
Attain
Gain
Reach
Conspire
Plot
Scheme
Degree
Circumnavigate
Magnetic Compass
Get To
Pair Of Compasses
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Telescope
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Guide
Theodolite
Ruler
Instrument
Circle
Sensor
Sundial
Astrolabe
Navigation
Pointer
Triangle
Device
Direction
Torch
Magnet
Camera
Lens
Gauge
Magnetometer
Pen
Angle
Navigator
Arrow
Wheel
Probe
Goniometer
Needle
Tracker
Orientation
Pencil
Dial
Headlamp
Straightedge
Azimuth
Path
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Wind Vane
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True North
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Tape Measure
Sense Of Direction
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Rhymes
Compass
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