What is the meaning of COMPASS. Phrases containing COMPASS
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1. To name all 16 points of the compass. 2. To turn and face all different points of the compass when a ship drifts or loses control. 3. Referring to a wind that is constantly shifting.
Measuring the accuracy in a ship's magnetic compass so its readings may be adjusted.
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n.
Dimensions; compass; space occupied, as measured by cubic units, that is, cubic inches, feet, yards, etc.; mass; bulk; as, the volume of an elephant's body; a volume of gas.
imp. & p. p.
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n.
The quality or state of being compassionate.
p. pr. & vb. n.
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a.
Deserving compassion or pity; pitiable.
imp. & p. p.
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n.
An inclosing limit; boundary; circumference; as, within the compass of an encircling wall.
n.
Extent; reach; sweep; capacity; sphere; as, the compass of his eye; the compass of imagination.
n.
A small pair of compasses, one leg of which carries a pencil, or a pen, for drawing circles. Its legs are often connected by a bow-shaped spring, instead of by a joint.
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Curved; bent; as, compassing timbers.
p. pr. & vb. n.
of Compassionate
n.
A pair of compasses, with a bow or arched plate riveted to one of the legs, and passing through the other.
v. t.
To have compassion for; to pity; to commiserate; to sympathize with.
n.
An instrument in form and use resembling the violin, but larger, and a fifth lower in compass.
adv.
In a compassionate manner; mercifully.
a.
Having no compass.
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Capable of being compassed or accomplished.
n.
A pair of compasses.
pl.
of Bow-compass
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