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Noun
S:
(n)
compass
(navigational instrument for finding directions)
direct hyponym
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full hyponym
S:
(n)
gyrocompass
(a compass that does not depend on magnetism but uses a gyroscope instead)
S:
(n)
magnetic compass
(compass based on an indicator (as a magnetic needle) that points to the magnetic north)
S:
(n)
compass card
,
mariner's compass
(compass in the form of a card that rotates so that 0 degrees or North points to magnetic north)
direct hypernym
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inherited hypernym
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sister term
S:
(n)
scope
,
range
,
reach
,
orbit
,
compass
,
ambit
((12) )
S:
(n)
compass
,
range
,
reach
,
grasp
(the limit of capability)
"within the compass of education"
S:
(n)
compass
(drafting instrument used for drawing circles)
Verb
S:
(v)
compass
(bring about; accomplish)
"This writer attempts more than his talents can compass"
domain usage
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inherited hypernym
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sister term
derivationally related form
sentence frame
S:
(v)
circumnavigate
,
compass
(travel around, either by plane or ship)
"We compassed the earth"
S:
(v)
grok
,
get the picture
,
comprehend
,
savvy
,
dig
,
grasp
,
compass
,
apprehend
(get the meaning of something)
"Do you comprehend the meaning of this letter?"