compass
Definition
- n. navigational instrument for finding directions
- n. the limit of capability
- n. drafting instrument used for drawing circles
- v. bring about; accomplish
Word forms
- Past tense
- compassed
- Present participle
- compassing
- Third person singular
- compasses
- Past participle
- compassed
Example sentences
n.
The hiker used a compass to find his way through the forest.
vt.
The teacher tried to compass the students' needs during the lesson.