compass (113 synonym found)

Compass has 113 synonyms. The top synonyms for compass are yardstick, whole-tone scale, vernier caliper, vernier, verges, upper limit, try square, traverse and 105 more. Browse the full list below.

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What is a synonym for compass?

A common synonym for compass is yardstick. Other synonyms include whole-tone scale, vernier caliper, vernier, verges.

How many synonyms does compass have?

Compass has 113 synonyms listed on Thesaurasize.

What does compass mean?

(n): a magnetic or electronic device used to determine the cardinal directions (usually magnetic north); a pair of compasses (a device used with a pencil to draw an arc or circle on paper) (v): to sur

Definition of compass:

(n) : a magnetic or electronic device used to determine the cardinal directions (usually magnetic north); a pair of compasses (a device used with a pencil to draw an arc or circle on paper)
(v) : to surround; to encircle; to environ; to stretch round; to go about or round entirely; to traverse
"1658, Near the same plot of ground, for about six yards compasse were digged up coals and incinerated substances -- Sir Thomas Browne, Urne-Burial (Penguin 2005, p. 9)"
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Definition of compass:

(n) : a magnetic or electronic device used to determine the cardinal directions (usually magnetic north); a pair of compasses (a device used with a pencil to draw an arc or circle on paper)
(v) : to surround; to encircle; to environ; to stretch round; to go about or round entirely; to traverse
"1658, Near the same plot of ground, for about six yards compasse were digged up coals and incinerated substances -- Sir Thomas Browne, Urne-Burial (Penguin 2005, p. 9)"
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