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compass

(n): navigational instrument for finding directions

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(n): an instrument used for navigating

(n): an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"

(n): the distance or area or volume over which something extends

(n): the limit of capability

(n): an aptitude that may be developed

(n): drafting instrument used for drawing circles

(n): an instrument used by a draftsman in making drawings

(v): bring about; accomplish

(v): to gain with effort

(v): travel around, either by plane or ship

(v): travel around something

(v): get the meaning of something

(v): know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

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about 1 year ago brtom said:

But all ye Gods,
Adore him, who to compass all this dies,
Adore the Son, and honour him as mee.
Milton, Paradise Lost III

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