compass (113 synonym found)

Compass has 113 synonyms. The top synonyms for compass are parsecs, limen, metes and bounds, reach, gain, sextant, plot, gyrocompass and 105 more. Another word for compass is parsecs. Browse the full list below.

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What is a synonym for compass?

A common synonym for compass is parsecs. Other synonyms include limen, metes and bounds, reach, gain.

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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