compass

/kˈʌmpəs/

/ˈkəmpəs/

Compass

a device with a needle that always points to the north, used to find direction

an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control

synonyms : ambit

a tool used for drawing circles and arcs of various sizes

the limit of capability

synonyms : grasp

to compass

MAIN VERB

get the meaning of something

synonyms : apprehend

travel around, either by plane or ship

bring about; accomplish

Examples

1. The compass needle always points north.

2. She used a compass to draw a small circle on the map.

3. The compass needle points to the north when you're facing south.

4. The hikers diligently searched the dense forest for the lost trail, using a map and compass as their guide.