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compass

nounverb /kəmpəs/ 2 syllables 7 letters Scrabble 13 WWF 16
Definitions
noun

the limit of capability

“within the compass of education”

noun

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

“within the compass of this article”

verb

get the meaning of something

verb

travel around, either by plane or ship

“We compassed the earth”

verb

bring about; accomplish

“This writer attempts more than his talents can compass”

noun

drafting instrument used for drawing circles

noun

navigational instrument for finding directions

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