compass
US /ˈkʌm.pəs/
UK /ˈkʌm.pəs/
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an instrument containing a magnetized pointer which shows the direction of magnetic north and bearings from it, used for navigation.
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He used a compass to find his way through the forest.
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The ship's compass helped them stay on course.
2.
a pair of compasses.
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The architect used a compass to draw a perfect circle.
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She learned to use a compass in her geometry class.
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to go around (something) in a circle.
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The ship compassed the island, searching for a safe harbor.
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They compassed the entire city in their search for the lost artifact.
2.
to achieve or accomplish (something).
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With great effort, they finally compassed their goal.
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He hoped to compass a solution to the complex problem.