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Compass
01
a device with a needle that always points to the north, used to find direction
02
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control
03
a tool used for drawing circles and arcs of various sizes
04
the limit of capability
to compass
01
get the meaning of something
02
to travel or navigate around something in a circular course
03
bring about; accomplish
Example
The explorer left his trusty compass behind in the cave.
The compass needle always points north.
The compass needle pivots to indicate the direction of magnetic north.
The architect used a beam compass to draw the large circular floor plan for the auditorium.
Earth's magnetic field influences the direction of compass needles.
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