Third-person singular simple present indicative form of compass

plural of compass

One who or that which compasses.

plural of compassion

Capable of being compassed or accomplished.

Obsolete spelling of compass

Deep awareness of the suffering of another, coupled with the wish to relieve it.

(obsolete) To pity.

A magnetic or electronic device used to determine the cardinal directions (usually magnetic or true north). / A pair of compasses (a device used to draw an arc or circle).

To surround; to encircle; to environ; to stretch round. / To go about or round entirely; to traverse. / (dated) To accomplish; to reach; to achieve; to obtain.